A Live Remote Script connects Ableton tracks, clips and devices to an MCP server. For Cursor, 2 routes are explicitly documented by the integration maintainer.
A Live Remote Script connects Ableton tracks, clips and devices to an MCP server.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
The maintainer documents Cursor setup for this connection.
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.
An in-process Ableton Live extension serving local MCP requests.
Platforms: macOS
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
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.
A Live control-surface script and MCP server connected over a local socket.
Platforms: Not documented
MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer.
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.
An MCP server running inside an Ableton Live extension.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
The integration documentation explicitly names this client.
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.
| Integration | Cursor compatibility | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Ableton MCP | Documented setup Setup guide | Ableton Live 10 or later, Python 3.8+, uv and the companion Live Remote Script. |
| Ableton MCP Extension | MCP compatibility (inferred) | An extensions-capable Ableton Live release; the documented setup uses the Live 12.4.5 public beta. |
| Ableton MCP · sketchymeow | MCP compatibility (inferred) | Ableton Live 11 or newer, the supplied control-surface script and Node 18 or newer for source setup. |
| Ableton Live MCP · ulm0 | Documented setup Setup guide | Ableton Live 12.4.5 or newer with extensions enabled; Node.js 24.14 or newer to build. |
The sources establish the capabilities listed above, not complete application coverage. Check each bridge’s limitations and your application version before starting.
Choose a route that explicitly documents Cursor and matches your environment. Start with the maintainer’s setup guide and a disposable project copy. Shared MCP support alone is listed as an inference.
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