Lots of Sounds — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
Search a curated sound-effects collection and get a temporary stream link through an MCP server. Useful when an agent needs to find audio for a project.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcpWhat Lots of Sounds does
Lots of Sounds connects an agent to a sound-effects service. Its browse_samples tool searches a small curated collection without an API key. The agent can compare sample details, then request a temporary link to stream a selected sound. That can help when choosing a notification tone or an effect for a game.
Full-catalog search and downloads need a Lots of Sounds API key. Without one, the server can access only the sample collection. The MCP server is hosted by Lots of Sounds; the repository does not store audio files.
In Claude Code, connect with claude mcp add --transport http lots-of-sounds https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcp. Full-catalog access uses the x-api-key header. Keep that key server-side rather than in a public repository.
What it helps with
- find an effect from a text description
- compare sounds for a notification
- get a temporary stream link for a selected sample
- search the full catalog with an API key
Example prompts for the agent
- Find a short, calm notification sound for a voice assistant.
- Search for a door knock and compare the matching sounds.
- Find a gravel-footsteps effect for my game.
How to install Lots of Sounds
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add lots-of-sounds --url https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"lots-of-sounds": {
"url": "https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"lots-of-sounds": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http lots-of-sounds https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Lots of Sounds
How do I install Lots of Sounds in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http lots-of-sounds https://api.lotsofsounds.com/mcp to connect to the hosted MCP server.
What does Lots of Sounds do?
It lets an agent search sound effects and request temporary stream links. The curated sample collection is available without an API key.
Do I need an API key to search for sounds?
The browse_samples tool works without a key. Full-catalog search and downloads require a Lots of Sounds API key.
