Cardinal MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| analyze_patchA | Analyze a Cardinal/VCV Rack patch file (.vcv) and explain what it does |
| create_patchC | Create a new Cardinal/VCV Rack patch from a template or description |
| add_moduleB | Add a module to an existing patch |
| connect_modulesB | Connect two modules with a cable |
| list_modulesA | List available modules in the database with their descriptions |
| suggest_modulesA | Suggest modules based on what you want to achieve |
| modify_parameterB | Modify a parameter on a module |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 7 tools
Each tool targets a distinct operation: adding modules, analyzing patches, connecting modules, creating patches, listing modules, modifying parameters, and suggesting modules. There is no functional overlap.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., add_module, create_patch), using lowercase with underscores. No deviations.
7 tools is appropriate for a patch management server, covering creation, modification, analysis, and browsing without being overloaded or sparse.
The set covers create, read, update, and browse operations. Missing explicit delete or disconnect functionality might be a minor gap, but core workflows are well-supported.