AI Agent for Reaper MCP
Seamlessly connect your Reaper projects to Claude Desktop with the Reaper MCP Server integration. Instantly locate, parse, and analyze your DAW sessions using dedicated tools, enabling fast project insights and intelligent Q&A. Empower your creative workflow with AI-powered project management and data access.
Automated Project Discovery
Effortlessly locate every Reaper project in your specified directory. The 'find_reaper_projects' tool scans your setup, ensuring you never lose track of creative sessions. Perfect for music producers and studios managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comprehensive Directory Search.
- Quickly find all Reaper projects within your chosen folder with a single action.
- Intelligent Project Listing.
- Organize and retrieve session files for streamlined project management.
- Fast Indexing.
- Accelerate your workflow with rapid scanning and indexing of music sessions.
Deep Project Parsing
Unlock the details of any Reaper project by parsing its structure into actionable data. The 'parse_reaper_project' tool converts session files into a rich JSON format, giving you and your AI agent complete visibility for complex queries or automation.
- Structured Data Output.
- Transform Reaper projects into structured JSON for easy analysis and integration.
- Complete Data Transparency.
- See all parsed session data, supporting deep dives and troubleshooting.
AI-Powered Q&A for Music Projects
Directly ask questions about your music sessions in Claude Desktop. Smart integration enables you to reference specific project names, query details, and receive context-rich answers—streamlining your creative and technical workflows.
- Conversational Project Insights.
- Ask and answer complex questions about your Reaper projects in natural language.
- Collaboration Ready.
- Share parsed project data and insights across your team for seamless collaboration.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Reaper MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Reaper MCP integration:
- find_reaper_projects
Finds all Reaper projects in the directory specified in the configuration.
- parse_reaper_project
Parses a Reaper project and returns its contents as a JSON object for further analysis.
Connect Reaper to Claude for Smarter Project Insights
Easily set up the Reaper MCP Server to link your Reaper projects with Claude Desktop. Ask questions, explore your project data, and streamline your workflow—all from one place.
What is Reaper MCP Server
Reaper MCP Server is an open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server developed by dschuler36. It is designed to bridge Reaper digital audio workstation (DAW) projects with advanced AI clients, such as Claude Desktop. By connecting a Reaper project to an MCP client, users can interact with their audio projects using natural language. This server enables comprehensive project management and track operations by parsing Reaper project files and exposing tools for searching and extracting project data. Its primary feature is the ability to let users ask questions about their Reaper projects and get structured, AI-powered answers, greatly enhancing productivity and insight for music producers, audio engineers, and developers working with Reaper. The server is intended for local use, leveraging local resources to maintain privacy and control.
Capabilities
What we can do with Reaper MCP Server
Reaper MCP Server unlocks a range of powerful capabilities for users who work with Reaper DAW projects. By connecting the server to an MCP client like Claude Desktop, users can automate project management, extract and analyze project data, and interact with their audio projects using natural language. The server provides tools for discovering, parsing, and querying Reaper project files, making it easier to manage complex audio workflows and gain actionable insights.
- Find Reaper Projects
- Automatically search and list all Reaper projects in a specified directory for quick access.
- Parse Project Files
- Parse and extract structured data from Reaper project files, enabling detailed analysis and reporting.
- Natural Language Queries
- Ask questions about project contents, tracks, and configurations using plain language.
- Integrate with AI Clients
- Seamlessly connect to AI tools like Claude Desktop for advanced, context-aware project interaction.
- Local-Only Security
- Operate entirely on your local machine, ensuring maximum privacy and security for your audio files.
What is Reaper MCP Server
AI agents benefit from the Reaper MCP Server by gaining programmatic and natural language access to rich project data within Reaper DAW files. This enables autonomous agents to automate repetitive audio engineering tasks, generate detailed project reports, and respond to user queries in real-time. With its integration into platforms like Claude Desktop, Reaper MCP Server empowers agents to streamline music production workflows, provide intelligent recommendations, and assist human users in managing complex audio projects efficiently.