vibe-mcp
Vibe MCp generates and plays music based on the code you're working with
Documentation
Vibe MCp
The ultimate vibe coding tool
An MCP server that generates music based on your coding context. It supports multiple audio generation backends including Stable Audio API and Udio to create short music clips that match what you're working on, with built-in playback and crossfading between tracks.
Features
- Start a vibe session: Begin generating music based on your current coding context
- Generate more music: Request additional music as the previous chunk is almost finished, with smooth crossfading
- Stop a vibe session: End the music generation session
- Server-side playback: Audio is played directly by the MCP server with automatic crossfading between tracks
- Multiple audio generators: Support for Stable Audio API, Udio, and DiffRhythm
- Instrumental and lyrical modes: Generate either instrumental tracks or music with AI-generated lyrics
Installation
1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies:
npm install3. Install FFmpeg (required for audio playback):
# macOS
brew install ffmpeg
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install ffmpeg
# Windows (using Chocolatey)
choco install ffmpeg4. Build the project:
npm run build5. Set up your API keys in the `.env` file:
STABLE_AUDIO_KEY=your_stable_audio_key_here
PIAPI_KEY=your_piapi_key_hereNote: You need at least one of these keys to use the MCP server. If you have both, the server will choose the appropriate one based on the generation mode.
Usage
As an MCP Server
To use this as an MCP server with Cline, you need to add it to your MCP settings file:
1. Edit your MCP settings file:
# For VSCode
vim ~/Library/Application\ Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
# For Cursor
vim ~/Library/Application\ Support/Cursor/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
# For Claude Desktop
vim ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json2. Add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"vibe-mcp": {
"autoApprove": [
"start_vibe_session",
"generate_more_music",
"stop_vibe_session"
],
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/vibe-mcp/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"STABLE_AUDIO_KEY": "your_stable_audio_key_here",
"PIAPI_KEY": "your_piapi_key_here"
}
}
}
}3. Optional command-line arguments:
4. Restart Cline or Claude Desktop
Tools
The MCP server provides three tools:
start_vibe_session
Starts a new music generation session based on the current coding context.
Parameters:
- `code` (required): The current coding context from the user's session
- `genre` (optional): Music genre to generate (e.g., "lo-fi house", "synthwave", "ambient")
- `mode` (optional): The mode to generate music in (e.g., 'instrumental', 'lyrical')
- `language` (optional): The programming language of the code (e.g., 'javascript', 'python', 'rust')
Returns:
- Prompt information and starts playing music in the background
generate_more_music
Generates more music as the previous chunk is almost finished.
Parameters:
- `code` (required): The current coding context from the user's session
- `genre` (optional): Music genre to generate (defaults to the genre used in the session)
- `mode` (optional): The mode to generate music in (defaults to the mode used in the session)
- `language` (optional): The programming language of the code (defaults to the language used in the session)
Returns:
- Prompt information and continues playing music in the background
stop_vibe_session
Stops the music generation session.
Parameters:
- None
Returns:
- Success message
Audio Generators
The MCP server supports multiple audio generators:
StableAudioGenerator
Uses the Stability AI API to generate instrumental music. Requires a `STABLE_AUDIO_KEY`.
PiapiUdioGenerator
Uses the PiAPI Udio service to generate both instrumental and lyrical music. Requires a `PIAPI_KEY`.
DiffRhythmGenerator
Uses the PiAPI DiffRhythm service for specialized music generation. Requires a `PIAPI_KEY` and the `diffrhythm` command-line argument.
Generation Modes
The MCP server supports two generation modes:
Instrumental Mode
Generates music without lyrics. This is the default mode and can use either the Stability AI API or PiAPI service.
Lyrical Mode
Generates music with AI-generated lyrics based on your code context. This mode requires the PiAPI Udio service and can be enabled by:
- Passing `mode: "lyrical"` in the tool parameters
- Adding the `lyrical` command-line argument when starting the server
- Adding `lyrical diffrhythm` to the command-line arguments
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is vibe-mcp?
vibe-mcp is Vibe MCp generates and plays music based on the code you're working with
How do I install vibe-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is vibe-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/trevhud/vibe-mcp and has 12 stars.
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