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A Live Remote Script connects Ableton tracks, clips and devices to an MCP server.
Integration documentation MCP · Live app
A Live Remote Script connects Ableton tracks, clips and devices to an MCP server.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Claude Code · Documented
The maintainer documents Claude Code setup for this connection.
Codex · MCP compatible
MCP transport compatibility is inferred; this agent is not explicitly documented for this connection.
Cursor · Documented
The maintainer documents Cursor setup for this connection.
Requirements and limitations
Ableton Live 10 or later, Python 3.8+, uv and the companion Live Remote Script.
The Remote Script must be installed and enabled. Review the project’s configuration and data-collection terms.
MCP · Live app
An in-process Ableton Live extension serving local MCP requests.
Platforms: macOS
Claude Code · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Codex · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Cursor · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Requirements and limitations
An extensions-capable Ableton Live release; the documented setup uses the Live 12.4.5 public beta.
The extension requires Ableton developer mode and an extensions-capable Live version; it runs only while Live is open.
MCP · Live app
A Live control-surface script and MCP server connected over a local socket.
Platforms: Not documented
Claude Code · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Codex · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Cursor · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Requirements and limitations
Ableton Live 11 or newer, the supplied control-surface script and Node 18 or newer for source setup.
The remote script must be installed and enabled in Live before the server can control the set.
MCP · Live app
An MCP server running inside an Ableton Live extension.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
Claude Code · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Codex · MCP compatible
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
Cursor · Documented
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
Requirements and limitations
Ableton Live 12.4.5 or newer with extensions enabled; Node.js 24.14 or newer to build.
The extension uses the Live Extensions SDK and operates while Live is open.
Compare connections
Compare how each route works, what it can do, and what you need to run it.
| Connection | Workflow and platform | Capabilities | Documented agents | Requirements and limitations |
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Ableton MCP
MCP | Live app
Windows, macOS | | Claude Code, Cursor | Ableton Live 10 or later, Python 3.8+, uv and the companion Live Remote Script.
The Remote Script must be installed and enabled. Review the project’s configuration and data-collection terms. |
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Ableton MCP Extension
MCP | Live app
macOS | | Claude Code, Codex | An extensions-capable Ableton Live release; the documented setup uses the Live 12.4.5 public beta.
The extension requires Ableton developer mode and an extensions-capable Live version; it runs only while Live is open. |
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Ableton MCP · sketchymeow
MCP | Live app
Not documented | | See compatibility | Ableton Live 11 or newer, the supplied control-surface script and Node 18 or newer for source setup.
The remote script must be installed and enabled in Live before the server can control the set. |
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Ableton Live MCP · ulm0
MCP | Live app
macOS, Windows | | Claude Code, Cursor | Ableton Live 12.4.5 or newer with extensions enabled; Node.js 24.14 or newer to build.
The extension uses the Live Extensions SDK and operates while Live is open. |
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How it works
MCP · Live app
Windows, macOS
Capabilities
Create tracks and clips · Control session playback and device parameters
Documented agents
Claude Code · Cursor
Requirements and limitations
Ableton Live 10 or later, Python 3.8+, uv and the companion Live Remote Script.
The Remote Script must be installed and enabled. Review the project’s configuration and data-collection terms.
How it works
MCP · Live app
macOS
Capabilities
Edit MIDI clips · Manage tracks and scenes · Adjust mixer and devices
Documented agents
Claude Code · Codex
Requirements and limitations
An extensions-capable Ableton Live release; the documented setup uses the Live 12.4.5 public beta.
The extension requires Ableton developer mode and an extensions-capable Live version; it runs only while Live is open.
How it works
MCP · Live app
Not documented
Capabilities
Edit MIDI notes and clips · Manage tracks and scenes · Control mixer and devices
Documented agents
See compatibility
Requirements and limitations
Ableton Live 11 or newer, the supplied control-surface script and Node 18 or newer for source setup.
The remote script must be installed and enabled in Live before the server can control the set.
How it works
MCP · Live app
macOS, Windows
Capabilities
Manage tracks and clips · Edit MIDI notes · Control devices and mixer
Documented agents
Claude Code · Cursor
Requirements and limitations
Ableton Live 12.4.5 or newer with extensions enabled; Node.js 24.14 or newer to build.
The extension uses the Live Extensions SDK and operates while Live is open.
Questions before setup
Does one integration cover every workflow?
No such claim is made. Check the capability list, requirements and limitations of each route, then test a copy of a representative project.