Ableton MCP Extension for Claude Code & Codex
An in-process Ableton Live extension serving local MCP requests.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOEdit MIDI clips · Manage tracks and scenes · Adjust mixer and devices
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSmacOS
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Codex
Documented capabilities
- Edit MIDI clipsDocumentation
- Manage tracks and scenesDocumentation
- Adjust mixer and devicesDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Codex | Documented setup | The integration documentation explicitly names this client. Source |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide. Review dependencies and permissions before running third-party code.
An extensions-capable Ableton Live release; the documented setup uses the Live 12.4.5 public beta.
Limitations
The extension requires Ableton developer mode and an extensions-capable Live version; it runs only while Live is open.