Mcp Apple Music
Expose Apple Music catalog search, library access, and playlist management to Claude through a stdio MCP server.
Overview
mcp-apple-music is a Build-phase MCP server that lets agents search Apple Music, manage playlists, and read your library.
What is this MCP server?
- Search Apple Music catalog and manage playlists from MCP tools
- Personal library access with MusicKit user token
- PyPI mcp-apple-music-server v1.0.1 with stdio transport
- Required Apple Developer Team ID, Key ID, private key, and user token env vars
- Configurable storefront (default us)
- Package version 1.0.1 (identifier mcp-apple-music-server)
- 4 required environment variables for MusicKit auth
Community signal: 29 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Agents cannot legally hit Apple Music catalog or personal library without a MusicKit-backed MCP integration and correct tokens.
Who is it for?
Indie builders shipping Apple-ecosystem apps or agents that need first-party music catalog and library tools.
Skip if: Builders without Apple Developer access, non-Apple platforms only, or projects that only need Spotify or file-based audio.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Claude can search tracks, adjust playlists, and query library data through one registered Apple Music MCP server.
- stdio MCP server wired to Apple Music catalog and library
- Agent tools for search, playlists, and library reads
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Journey fit
MusicKit credentials and MCP wiring are third-party integrations you add while building agent or app features—not launch SEO work. Apple Music API access via MCP is a specialized integration for media-aware agents or companion apps.
How it compares
Apple MusicKit MCP integration, not a cross-platform streaming abstraction skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is mcp-apple-music for?
Solo developers building Apple Music-aware agents or apps who want catalog, playlist, and library tools over MCP.
When should I use mcp-apple-music?
Use it in Build integrations after you have MusicKit keys and a user token and need agent-driven music operations.
How do I add mcp-apple-music to my agent?
Install mcp-apple-music-server from PyPI, configure stdio MCP, and set APPLE_TEAM_ID, APPLE_KEY_ID, APPLE_PRIVATE_KEY, APPLE_MUSIC_USER_TOKEN, and optional APPLE_STOREFRONT.