Ardour MCP Server
by pyroqbit
Control Ardour DAW via MCP, automating transport, track management, and menu actions using OSC messages.
What it does
Connects an AI assistant to Ardour (a professional digital audio workstation) by translating Model Context Protocol requests into Open Sound Control (OSC) messages. This allows an AI to remotely control the DAW's playback, manage audio tracks, and trigger internal menu actions.
Tools
transport_control: Play, stop, locate, and adjust playback speed.track_management: Mute, solo, record enable, adjust gain, and trim tracks.access_action: Execute general Ardour menu actions via a generic interface.get_playback_state: Read current Ardour playback and transport status.
Installation
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ardour-mcp": {
"command": "cargo",
"args": ["run", "--bin", "ardour_mcp_server"]
}
}
}
Note: Ensure Ardour is running with OSC enabled on port 3819.
Supported hosts
- Claude Desktop
Quick install
cargo run --bin ardour_mcp_serverInformation
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 6/11/2026
- stars
- 0
Categories
Choose your AI client and follow the steps below.
Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"ardour-mcp": {
"command": "cargo",
"args": ["run", "--bin", "ardour_mcp_server"]
}
}
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