ableton-mcp vs everything

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	ableton-mcp by jpoindexter	everything by modelcontextprotocol
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Language	Python	TypeScript
Last commit	1 mo ago	this month

ableton-mcp · Summary

Ableton Live MCP server with 200+ tools for music production, AI-generated patterns, and full DAW control.

everything · Summary

Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.

ableton-mcp · Use cases

Generate drum patterns and basslines in various styles through AI commands
Automate complex arrangements and scene transitions via natural language
Control Ableton Live's transport, tracks, clips, and effects with AI assistance

everything · Use cases

Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
Validating client compatibility with different transport methods

ableton-mcp · Install

Claude Desktop Installation

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "AbletonMCP": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": ["ableton-mcp"]
        }
    }
}

Prerequisites

Ableton Live 10 or newer
Python 3.8 or newer
[uv package manager](https://astral.sh/uv)

Ableton Remote Script Installation

Download AbletonMCP_Remote_Script/__init__.py from this repo
Copy to Ableton's MIDI Remote Scripts directory:

- macOS: ~/Library/Preferences/Ableton/Live XX/User Remote Scripts - Windows: C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Ableton\Live x.x.x\Preferences\User Remote Scripts

Create a folder called AbletonMCP and paste the file
Launch Ableton Live and select "AbletonMCP" in Control Surface settings

everything · Install

NPX (recommended)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

On Windows, use cmd /c:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
    }
  }
}

Global install

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything

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