Musicbrainz MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Musicbrainz in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mrfentmen-musicbrainz -- npx -y @mrfentmen/musicbrainz-mcp

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Musicbrainz MCP server do?

Use this MCP server to MusicBrainz artists, releases, recordings, and open music metadata. Tools...

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. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Musicbrainz to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-musicbrainz -- npx -y @mrfentmen/musicbrainz-mcp

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