flstudio-mcp — Claude Code MCP server: setup
This MCP server connects Claude Code to FL Studio for mix checks, plugin changes, composition tasks, and MIDI work through plain-language requests.
claude mcp add flstudio-mcp -- uvx fl-studio-mcpWhat flstudio-mcp does
flstudio-mcp gives an MCP client access to FL Studio’s mixer, plugins, piano roll, routing, and project state. It can inspect a mix, suggest and apply reversible changes, read installed plugin data, write notes and chords, build arrangement sections, and export a multi-track MIDI file. It also supports tempo and key detection plus melody transcription from audio. The server exposes 67 tools across 14 categories and 6 live resources covering project, mixer, transport, channels, patterns, and status.
You need FL Studio 2025 or newer, Python 3.10+, an MCP client, and two virtual MIDI ports named FLStudioMCP RX and FLStudioMCP TX. Windows uses loopMIDI; macOS uses IAC Driver. MP3 analysis requires ffmpeg on PATH. FL Studio’s API does not load plugins, load audio, or render files, so those actions stay in the DAW interface. Note writing also requires running MCP_Apply once from the piano roll during each session. Linux is a hard stop here: it is not supported.
What it helps with
- inspect a mix for clipping and level imbalance
- build a vocal chain from the installed plugin library
- write an arrangement and export it as MIDI
- estimate an audio file’s tempo, key, and melody
Example prompts for the agent
- Inspect the current FL Studio project and list mix issues with proposed fixes.
- Use the plugins installed in FL Studio to prepare a vocal processing chain, then show each change before applying it.
- Write a multi-track arrangement and export the result as a MIDI file.
How to install flstudio-mcp
Platform CLI
claude mcp add flstudio-mcp -- uvx fl-studio-mcpuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fl-studio-mcp <command>
Platform CLI
codex mcp add flstudio-mcp -- uvx fl-studio-mcpuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fl-studio-mcp <command>
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"flstudio-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"fl-studio-mcp"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fl-studio-mcp <command>
Config file
{
"servers": {
"flstudio-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"fl-studio-mcp"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fl-studio-mcp <command>
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add flstudio-mcp uvx fl-studio-mcpuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from fl-studio-mcp <command>
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Questions about flstudio-mcp
How do I install flstudio-mcp in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add flstudio-mcp -- uvx fl-studio-mcp in Claude Code.
What does flstudio-mcp do?
It lets an MCP client operate FL Studio through natural-language requests. The server can inspect mixes, adjust plugin parameters, work with the piano roll, manage routing, and create MIDI content.
What does flstudio-mcp require?
You need FL Studio 2025 or newer, Python 3.10+, an MCP client, and two virtual MIDI ports named FLStudioMCP RX and FLStudioMCP TX. Add ffmpeg to PATH for MP3 analysis.
