Discogs FAQs

Question 1

What is the Discogs MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that exposes the Discogs API as a set of tools compatible with MCP clients like Claude. It allows you to automate tasks related to your music catalog, like searching for releases, editing data, and managing your collection.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using this tool?

Accepted Answer

You need a Discogs personal access token (available from your Discogs developer settings) and Node.js (version 18 or 20). Docker is optional but recommended for easy deployment.

Question 3

What is MCP and how does this server use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard for enabling tools to be run by AI models like Claude. This server is built using FastMCP, a framework for creating MCP servers, making it easy to interact with Discogs programmatically.

Question 4

How do I configure this MCP server with Claude?

Accepted Answer

Edit your `claude_desktop_config.json` file (find it in Claude's Developer settings) and add the appropriate configuration snippet based on your preferred method: NPX, Local Node, or Docker, ensuring your Discogs token is correctly configured. Refer to the README for detailed instructions.

Question 5

What can I do with this Discogs API tool?

Accepted Answer

You can automate many tasks related to your Discogs collection and database research including searching for releases, artists, and labels; retrieving release details; managing your wantlist; and even editing data within your collection (use with caution!).

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