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by nukeop·★ 17,623·Score 60

Streaming music player that integrates an MCP server for AI control.

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Overview

Nuclear is a free, open-source music player without ads or tracking that allows users to search for songs and artists, build playlists, and stream music from various sources. The standout feature is its MCP server capability, which enables AI agents to control the music player programmatically. This integration allows for advanced automation of music playback through various AI clients including Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and others.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

you:AI-assisted music discovery and playlist creation
you:Automated background music control for smart environments
you:Voice-controlled music systems through AI intermediaries
you:What platforms does Nuclear support?
you:How do I extend Nuclear's functionality?

When to choose this

Choose Nuclear if you're looking for an open-source music player with AI integration that allows you to control playback through MCP-enabled AI assistants.

When NOT to choose this

Avoid Nuclear if you need commercial music streaming with licensed content or require high-fidelity audio quality, as it sources free music from various sources.

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Installation

Installation

  1. Download and install Nuclear from [Releases page](https://github.com/nukeop/nuclear/releases)
  2. Launch Nuclear and enable MCP server in Settings → Integrations
  3. Add to your MCP client:

Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nuclear": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:8800/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add nuclear --transport http http://127.0.0.1:8800/mcp

Codex CLI

codex mcp add nuclear --url http://127.0.0.1:8800/mcp

FAQ

What platforms does Nuclear support?
Nuclear runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with dedicated installers for each platform.
How do I extend Nuclear's functionality?
Nuclear has a plugin system with a built-in plugin store where you can install various plugins or create your own using the @nuclearplayer/plugin-sdk.

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