🎵 Gemini Audio MCP

Gemini Audio MCP is a high-performance Model Context Protocol (MCP) server engineered for professional-grade audio synthesis. It leverages the Gemini 2.5 Multimodal Live API and Google DeepMind's Lyria 3 models to deliver high-fidelity environmental soundscapes, musical compositions, and expressive narration on-demand.

🛠 Prerequisites

Before deploying the server, ensure your environment meets the following technical requirements:

1. FFmpeg (Core Processing Engine)

Required for high-performance audio encoding, decoding, and transcoding.

• macOS: brew install ffmpeg

• Windows: winget install ffmpeg or download from ffmpeg.org.

• Linux (Ubuntu/Debian): sudo apt update && sudo apt install ffmpeg

2. Rust Toolchain (Compilation)

Required to build the server from source.

• Install via rustup.rs: curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

3. Node.js & NPM (Runtime)

Required if using the pre-compiled NPM package.

• Version: node >= 18.0.0

🚀 Installation & Deployment

Global Installation (via NPX)

The fastest way to integrate the server into your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gemini-audio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "gemini-audio-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "YOUR_SECURE_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Manual Build (Optimized)

For maximum performance, build the Rust binary locally:

1. Clone & Build:

   git clone https://github.com/mcp-servers/gemini-audio-mcp.git
   cd gemini-audio-mcp
   cargo build --release

2. Locate Binary: The optimized binary will be in ./target/release/gemini-audio-mcp.

🔑 API Key Management

The server requires a valid Google AI Studio API key.

1. Obtain your key from Google AI Studio.

2. Security Best Practice: Never hardcode keys. Inject the key via the GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable.

3. Tier Note: Access to Lyria 3 (Pro/Clip) models typically requires a Paid Tier or specific preview access in Google AI Studio.

🎮 Tool Usage Guide

1. Environmental Generation (generate_soundscape)

Synthesizes immersive, vocal-free ambient textures.

{
  "name": "generate_soundscape",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Deep underwater abyss, low-frequency whale songs, rhythmic air bubbles rising, muffled aquatic pressure.",
    "duration": 60,
    "quality": "high",
    "auto_play": true
  }
}

2. Professional Music (generate_music)

Generates structural compositions with optional vocal control.

{
  "name": "generate_music",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Melancholic solo cello in a vast cathedral with 5-second decay reverb.",
    "bpm": 72,
    "song_key": "D minor",
    "intensity": 4
  }
}

3. Expressive Voice (generate_voice)

Narration and character dialogue using Gemini 2.5 Native Audio.

{
  "name": "generate_voice",
  "arguments": {
    "text": "The artifacts are stable, but the rift remains open.",
    "voice_direction": "Gravelly, urgent, whispered"
  }
}

4. Dynamic Evolution (transition_soundscape)

Crossfades two distinct environments for seamless scene transitions.

{
  "name": "transition_soundscape",
  "arguments": {
    "from_prompt": "Quiet library silence.",
    "to_prompt": "Sudden heavy rain on a tin roof.",
    "transition_duration": 8
  }
}

⚙️ Advanced Parameters

🔬 Architecture Overview

Gemini Audio MCP employs a unique Hybrid Engine Strategy:

• WebSocket Loop: Connects to Gemini 2.5 Live for low-latency, interactive voice and foley tasks.

• REST Pipeline: Interfaces with Lyria 3 Pro for high-fidelity musical synthesis.

• PCM Processing: An internal Rust-based loop (decode -> crossfade -> loop -> encode) ensures that short clips are transformed into seamless, infinite soundscapes without audible clicks.

🧪 Troubleshooting

FFmpeg Errors

• "FFmpeg not found": Ensure ffmpeg is in your system PATH. Run ffmpeg -version in your terminal to verify.

• Transcoding Failures: Check if you have the necessary codecs (e.g., libmp3lame for MP3). Most standard FFmpeg installations include these.

API Issues

• 429 Rate Limit: The server implements a semaphore to limit concurrency, but ensure your API tier supports the requested model.

• Empty Audio Output: Verify your GEMINI_API_KEY is correct and that your account has access to the requested model (especially lyria-3-pro-preview).

📄 License

Licensed under the MIT License. Engineered with precision by the MCP community.