Ableton MCP for Claude Code & Cursor
A Live Remote Script connects Ableton tracks, clips and devices to an MCP server.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOCreate tracks and clips · Control session playback and device parameters
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code · Cursor
Documented capabilities
- Create tracks and clipsDocumentation
- Control session playback and device parametersDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer documents Claude Code setup for this connection. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP transport compatibility is inferred; this agent is not explicitly documented for this connection. Source |
| Cursor | Documented setup | The maintainer documents Cursor setup for this connection. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer documentation for installation, connection settings and supported versions.
Ableton Live 10 or later, Python 3.8+, uv and the companion Live Remote Script.
Limitations
The Remote Script must be installed and enabled. Review the project’s configuration and data-collection terms.