REAPER MCP · bonfire systems
A Python MCP server connects to REAPER through its distant scripting API.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOManage project tracks · Edit MIDI and effects · Render and analyse audio
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSNot documented
DOCUMENTED AGENTSSee compatibility details
Documented capabilities
- Manage project tracksDocumentation
- Edit MIDI and effectsDocumentation
- Render and analyse audioDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP support suggests compatibility; this client is not documented by the maintainer. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer installation guide and configure the connection for your client.
REAPER 7 or newer, Python 3.10 or newer and the REAPER distant API enabled.
Limitations
The REAPER distant API must be enabled and REAPER restarted during setup.