music21-mcp-server
# Music21 Analysis - Multi-Interface Music Server
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**Professional music analysis with 4 different interfaces** - MCP server, HTTP API, CLI tools, and Python library. Built on the powerful music21 library with protocol-independent architecture for maximum reliability.
## ๐ฏ Why Multiple Interfaces?
Based on 2025 research showing **MCP has 40-50% production success rate**, this project provides **multiple pathways** to the same powerful music21 analysis functionality:
- ๐ก **MCP Server** - For Claude Desktop integration (when it works)
- ๐ **HTTP API** - For web applications (reliable backup)
- ๐ป **CLI Tools** - For automation (always works)
- ๐ **Python Library** - For direct programming access
## ๐ต Core Music Analysis Features
### Analysis Tools (13 Available)
- **Import & Export**: MusicXML, MIDI, ABC, Lilypond, music21 corpus
- **Key Analysis**: Multiple algorithms (Krumhansl, Aarden, Bellman-Budge)
- **Harmony Analysis**: Roman numerals, chord progressions, cadence detection
- **Voice Leading**: Parallel motion detection, voice crossing analysis
- **Pattern Recognition**: Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns
### Advanced Capabilities
- **Harmonization**: Bach chorale and jazz style harmonization
- **Counterpoint**: Species counterpoint generation (1-5)
- **Style Imitation**: Learn and generate music in composer styles
- **Score Manipulation**: Transposition, time stretching, orchestration
## ๐ Quick Start
### Installation
#### Install from PyPI (Recommended)
```bash
# Install the package
pip install music21-mcp-server
# Start the server
music21-mcp # MCP server for Claude Desktop
music21-http # REST API at localhost:8000
music21-cli # Interactive CLI
music21-analysis mcp # Unified launcher (positional arg)
```
#### Install from Source
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/brightlikethelight/music21-mcp-server.git
cd music21-mcp-server
# Install with UV (recommended)
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
uv sync
# Or with pip
pip install .
# Configure music21 corpus
python -m music21.configure
```
### Usage - Pick Your Interface
#### ๐ฏ Show All Available Interfaces
```bash
python -m music21_mcp.launcher
```
#### ๐ก MCP Server (for Claude Desktop)
```bash
# Start MCP server
python -m music21_mcp.launcher mcp
# Configure Claude Desktop with:
# ~/.config/claude-desktop/config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"music21-analysis": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "music21_mcp.server_minimal"],
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "/path/to/music21-mcp-server/src"
}
}
}
}
```
#### ๐ HTTP API Server (for web apps)
```bash
# Start HTTP API server
python -m music21_mcp.launcher http
# Opens: http://localhost:8000
# API docs: http://localhost:8000/docs
# Example usage:
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8000/scores/import" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"score_id": "chorale", "source": "bach/bwv66.6", "source_type": "corpus"}'
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8000/analysis/key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"score_id": "chorale"}'
```
#### ๐ป CLI Tools (for automation)
```bash
# Show CLI status
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli status
# Import and analyze a Bach chorale
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli import chorale bach/bwv66.6 corpus
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli key-analysis chorale
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli harmony chorale roman
# List all tools
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli tools
```
#### ๐ Python Library (for programming)
```python
from music21_mcp import create_sync_analyzer
# Create analyzer
analyzer = create_sync_analyzer()
# Import and analyze
analyzer.import_score("chorale", "bach/bwv66.6", "corpus")
key_result = analyzer.analyze_key("chorale")
harmony_result = analyzer.analyze_harmony("chorale", "roman")
print(f"Key: {key_result}")
print(f"Harmony: {harmony_result}")
# Quick comprehensive analysis
analysis = analyzer.quick_analysis("chorale")
```
## ๐งช Testing & Development
### Run Tests
```bash
# Run all tests
python -m pytest tests/ -v
# Run with coverage threshold
python -m pytest tests/ --cov=src/music21_mcp --cov-fail-under=82
```
### Development Setup
```bash
# Install development dependencies
uv sync --dev
# Set up pre-commit hooks
pre-commit install
# Run linting
ruff check src/
ruff format src/
# Type checking
mypy src/
```
## ๐๏ธ Architecture
### Protocol-Independent Design
```
Core Value Layer:
โโโ services.py # Music21 analysis service (protocol-independent)
โโโ tools/ # 13 music analysis tools
Protocol Adapter Layer:
โโโ adapters/mcp_adapter.py # MCP protocol isolation
โโโ adapters/http_adapter.py # HTTP/REST API
โโโ adapters/cli_adapter.py # Command-line interface
โโโ adapters/python_adapter.py # Direct Python access
Unified Entry Point:
โโโ launcher.py # Single entry point for all interfaces
```
### Design Philosophy
- **Core Value First**: Music21 analysis isolated from protocol concerns
- **Protocol Apocalypse Survival**: Works even when MCP fails (30-40% of time)
- **Multiple Escape Hatches**: Always have a working interface
- **Reality-Based**: Built for today's MCP ecosystem, not enterprise dreams
## ๐ Interface Reliability
| Interface | Success Rate | Best For |
|-----------|--------------|----------|
| **MCP** | 40-50% | AI assistant integration |
| **HTTP** | 95%+ | Web applications |
| **CLI** | 99%+ | Automation & scripting |
| **Python** | 99%+ | Direct programming |
## ๐ Documentation
- **[docs/architecture.md](docs/architecture.md)** - System architecture overview
- **[docs/getting-started.md](docs/getting-started.md)** - Quick start guide
- **[examples/](examples/)** - Working code examples
- **API Docs**: http://localhost:8000/docs (when HTTP server running)
### Discord Webhook Integration
- **[.github/webhook-config.md](.github/webhook-config.md)** - Complete Discord webhook setup guide
- **[docs/webhook-integration.md](docs/webhook-integration.md)** - Advanced webhook configuration
- **[scripts/test-webhook.sh](scripts/test-webhook.sh)** - Test webhook connectivity
- **[scripts/setup-webhook.sh](scripts/setup-webhook.sh)** - Automated webhook setup
## ๐ง Configuration
### Environment Variables
```bash
# Server host and port (used by HTTP adapter and launcher)
export MUSIC21_MCP_HOST=127.0.0.1
export MUSIC21_MCP_PORT=8000
# Operation timeouts (seconds)
export MUSIC21_MCP_TIMEOUT=30 # General async operation timeout
export MUSIC21_TOOL_TIMEOUT=30 # Per-tool execution timeout
export MUSIC21_CHORD_ANALYSIS_TIMEOUT=60 # Chord analysis timeout
export MUSIC21_BATCH_TIMEOUT=30 # Batch processing timeout
# CORS origins for HTTP adapter (comma-separated)
export MUSIC21_CORS_ORIGINS="http://localhost:*"
```
### Music21 Setup
```bash
# Configure corpus path (one-time setup)
python -m music21.configure
```
## ๐ ๏ธ Available Analysis Tools
1. **import_score** - Import from corpus, files, URLs
2. **list_scores** - List all imported scores
3. **get_score_info** - Detailed score information
4. **export_score** - Export to MIDI, MusicXML, etc.
5. **delete_score** - Remove scores from storage
6. **analyze_key** - Key signature analysis
7. **analyze_chords** - Chord progression analysis
8. **analyze_harmony** - Roman numeral/functional harmony
9. **analyze_voice_leading** - Voice leading quality analysis
10. **recognize_patterns** - Melodic/rhythmic patterns
11. **harmonize_melody** - Automatic harmonization
12. **generate_counterpoint** - Counterpoint generation
13. **imitate_style** - Style imitation and generation
## ๐ Quick Examples
### Analyze a Bach Chorale
```bash
# CLI approach
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli import chorale bach/bwv66.6 corpus
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli key-analysis chorale
# Python approach
analyzer = create_sync_analyzer()
analyzer.import_score("chorale", "bach/bwv66.6", "corpus")
print(analyzer.analyze_key("chorale"))
```
### Start Services
```bash
# For Claude Desktop
python -m music21_mcp.launcher mcp
# For web development
python -m music21_mcp.launcher http
# For command-line work
python -m music21_mcp.launcher cli status
```
## ๐ Migration from v1.0
The previous enterprise version has been **simplified for reliability**:
- โ
**Kept**: All music21 analysis functionality
- โ
**Added**: HTTP API, CLI, Python library interfaces
- โ **Removed**: Docker, K8s, complex auth, monitoring (too unstable for MCP ecosystem)
- ๐ **Changed**: Focus on core value delivery through multiple interfaces
## ๐ Discord Webhook Integration
Get real-time notifications for CI/CD pipeline status, pull requests, and releases:
- ๐ [Webhook Setup Guide](.github/webhook-config.md)
- ๐ ๏ธ [Quick Setup Script](scripts/setup-webhook.sh)
- ๐งช [Test Your Webhook](scripts/test-webhook.sh)
- ๐ [Advanced Configuration](docs/webhook-integration.md)
## ๐ค Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on:
- Development setup and requirements
- Code style guidelines (Ruff, MyPy)
- Testing requirements (maintain >82% coverage)
- Pull request process
- Branch protection rules
Quick start:
1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
3. Run tests: `pytest tests/ --cov=src/music21_mcp --cov-fail-under=82`
4. Commit changes: `git commit -m 'feat: Add amazing feature'`
5. Push branch: `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
6. Submit pull request
## ๐ License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## ๐ Acknowledgments
- Built on the excellent [music21](https://web.mit.edu/music21/) library
- Uses [FastMCP](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp) for MCP protocol support
- Inspired by the need for reliable music analysis tools
---
**Choose the interface that works for you. All provide the same powerful music21 analysis capabilities!** ๐ตTDQS
Scored across 14 tools
Each tool targets a distinct task: analysis tools (chord, harmony, key, voice leading, pattern) are clearly separated, generation tools (counterpoint, harmonization, style imitation) are unique, and file management (import/export/list/delete/info) plus health check round out the set without overlap.
All names use lowercase with underscores, but there is a mix of verb-noun (e.g., delete_score, generate_counterpoint) and noun-verb/noun-noun patterns (e.g., chord_analysis, health_check). The inconsistency is minor and the names remain clear and predictable.
14 tools cover analysis, generation, and file management without being excessive. The count is well-scoped for a music theory server, each tool earns its place.
The set covers core music analysis and generation tasks, plus basic score I/O. Missing a 'create_score' tool (relying on import/generation) and some advanced compositional features, but overall it's reasonably complete for its domain.