Music Theory Mcp
Let your agent answer scale, chord, progression, and key questions while you build music apps, tutorials, or creative copilots—no API keys required.
Overview
music-theory-mcp is an MCP server for the Build phase that supplies scales, chords, progressions, key detection, and genre intelligence to agents without API keys.
What is this MCP server?
- Scales, chords, and progression intelligence exposed as MCP tools
- Key detection and genre-oriented theory helpers
- No API keys or paid music services required
- npm music-theory-mcp stdio package (v1.0.0)
- Offline-friendly theory data for jam companions and learning apps
- npm package music-theory-mcp version 1.0.0
- No API keys required per server description
- stdio MCP transport
What problem does it solve?
Music side projects stall when agents guess wrong keys, chords, or progressions and you lack a keyed theory API.
Who is it for?
Indie makers of music-learning apps, creative agents, or content tools who want free, local theory tooling in MCP.
Skip if: Pro audio pipelines that need streaming catalogs, licensing, or DAW automation only.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can pull consistent theory answers through MCP so apps and copilots ship with trustworthy harmonic guidance.
- Agent-queryable scales, chords, progressions, and key detection
- Genre-oriented theory suggestions for UI copy and creative flows
- Zero-secret MCP setup suitable for local and indie deployments
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Journey fit
Creative and educational features are assembled in Build when you connect theory helpers into apps or agent skills. Music theory lookups are integration-layer capabilities that enrich content products and agent assistants during implementation.
How it compares
Keyless music-theory MCP data layer, not a Spotify or audio-generation service.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is music-theory-mcp for?
Builders of music education, composition assistants, and creative apps who want agent-accessible theory with no external API billing.
When should I use music-theory-mcp?
Use it during Build when you wire harmonic suggestions, key analysis, or progression help into an MCP-enabled agent or product feature.
How do I add music-theory-mcp to my agent?
Install the npm package music-theory-mcp, add it as a stdio MCP server in Claude Code or Cursor, and call its theory tools from your sessions—no API keys needed.