Musicbrainz MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Musicbrainz in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http cyanheads-musicbrainz https://musicbrainz.caseyjhand.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cyanheads-musicbrainz": {
      "url": "https://musicbrainz.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add cyanheads-musicbrainz -- npx -y @cyanheads/musicbrainz-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cyanheads-musicbrainz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/musicbrainz-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Musicbrainz MCP server do?

Search MusicBrainz artists, releases, works, labels; resolve ISRC/ISWC/barcode; fetch cover art.

Is the Musicbrainz MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Musicbrainz run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Musicbrainz to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http cyanheads-musicbrainz https://musicbrainz.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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