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Server Configuration

Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
DISABLE_TELEMETRYNoSet to 'true' to disable telemetry.
MCP_DISABLE_TELEMETRYNoSet to 'true' to disable telemetry.
ABLETON_MCP_DISABLE_TELEMETRYNoSet to 'true' to disable telemetry.

Instructions

Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.

This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.

Capabilities

Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.

Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
get_session_infoB

Get detailed information about the current Ableton session

get_track_infoC

Get detailed information about a specific track in Ableton.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to get information about

create_midi_trackB

Create a new MIDI track in the Ableton session.

Parameters:

  • index: The index to insert the track at (-1 = end of list)

set_track_nameC

Set the name of a track.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to rename

  • name: The new name for the track

create_clipA

Create a new MIDI clip in the specified track and clip slot.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to create the clip in

  • clip_index: The index of the clip slot to create the clip in

  • length: The length of the clip in beats (default: 4.0)

add_notes_to_clipB

Add MIDI notes to a clip.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track containing the clip

  • clip_index: The index of the clip slot containing the clip

  • notes: List of note dictionaries, each with pitch, start_time, duration, velocity, and mute

set_clip_nameB

Set the name of a clip.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track containing the clip

  • clip_index: The index of the clip slot containing the clip

  • name: The new name for the clip

set_tempoA

Set the tempo of the Ableton session.

Parameters:

  • tempo: The new tempo in BPM

load_instrument_or_effectC

Load an instrument or effect onto a track using its URI.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to load the instrument on

  • uri: The URI of the instrument or effect to load (e.g., 'query:Synths#Instrument%20Rack:Bass:FileId_5116')

fire_clipA

Start playing a clip.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track containing the clip

  • clip_index: The index of the clip slot containing the clip

stop_clipB

Stop playing a clip.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track containing the clip

  • clip_index: The index of the clip slot containing the clip

start_playbackA

Start playing the Ableton session.

stop_playbackA

Stop playing the Ableton session.

get_browser_treeA

Get a hierarchical tree of browser categories from Ableton.

Parameters:

  • category_type: Type of categories to get ('all', 'instruments', 'sounds', 'drums', 'audio_effects', 'midi_effects')

get_browser_items_at_pathA

Get browser items at a specific path in Ableton's browser.

Parameters:

  • path: Path in the format "category/folder/subfolder" where category is one of the available browser categories in Ableton

load_drum_kitB

Load a drum rack and then load a specific drum kit into it.

Parameters:

  • track_index: The index of the track to load on

  • rack_uri: The URI of the drum rack to load (e.g., 'Drums/Drum Rack')

  • kit_path: Path to the drum kit inside the browser (e.g., 'drums/acoustic/kit1')

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription

No prompts

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription

No resources

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TDQS

B3.4/5.0

Scored across 16 tools

Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes targeting specific resources like clips, tracks, browser, or playback. However, fire_clip and start_playback could be slightly ambiguous as both initiate playback, though fire_clip targets a specific clip while start_playback affects the entire session. The descriptions help clarify this distinction.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with clear, descriptive actions (e.g., add_notes_to_clip, create_clip, get_session_info). There are no deviations in naming conventions, making the set predictable and easy to understand.

Tool Count5/5

With 16 tools, this server is well-scoped for controlling Ableton Live, covering key areas like clip management, track operations, browser navigation, and playback control. Each tool serves a specific function without redundancy, making the count appropriate for the domain.

Completeness4/5

The toolset provides comprehensive coverage for core Ableton workflows, including creating and managing clips/tracks, loading instruments/effects, and controlling playback. Minor gaps exist, such as no tools for deleting clips or tracks, but agents can work around this by recreating or overwriting resources.

Maintenance

ActivityActive
ResponsivenessWithin a week

Resources