Sonic Pi FAQs

Question 1

What is Sonic Pi MCP?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Pi MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to control Sonic Pi programmatically using OSC messages. This allows you to generate music and control Sonic Pi through AI.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using Sonic Pi MCP?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js (v18 or higher), Sonic Pi (v4.0 or higher), and an MCP-compatible client such as Cursor or Claude Desktop.

Question 3

How do I configure Sonic Pi to work with Sonic Pi MCP?

Accepted Answer

You need to add a specific code snippet to a buffer in Sonic Pi that handles the OSC messages sent by the MCP server.  This code is provided in the documentation.

Question 4

Which AI clients are compatible with Sonic Pi MCP?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Pi MCP is designed to work with any MCP-compatible client. Currently, Cursor and Claude Desktop are explicitly supported and instructions are provided.

Question 5

What kind of tools are available in Sonic Pi MCP?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Sonic Pi MCP offers two primary tools: `play_note`, which allows you to play individual notes with customizable synth parameters, and `run_code`, which enables you to execute arbitrary Sonic Pi code.

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