ableton-mcp vs time

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	ableton-mcp by jpoindexter	time by modelcontextprotocol
Stars	★ 22	★ 85,748
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Score	45	77
Official	—	✓
Categories	MediaAI / LLM ToolsDeveloper Tools	ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication
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.

time · Summary

A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.

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

time · Use cases

Assisting with international meeting scheduling across time zones
Providing real-time time information for location-based queries
Enabling time conversion for travel planning and itineraries

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

time · Install

Installation Options

**Using uv (recommended):**

uvx mcp-server-time

**Using PIP:**

pip install mcp-server-time
python -m mcp_server_time

**Configure for Claude Desktop:**

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "time": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-time"]
    }
  }
}

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