Reaper MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
This is a simple MCP server that connects a Reaper project to an MCP client like Claude Desktop, enabling users to ask questions about their projects. It uses tools to find and parse Reaper projects, allowing Claude to answer questions based on the project data.
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What is Reaper MCP Server?
The Reaper MCP Server is a custom server designed to integrate Reaper digital audio workstation projects with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically for use with clients like Claude Desktop. It allows users to query their Reaper projects using natural language through Claude, leveraging tools to locate and parse project data.
How to use Reaper MCP Server?
To use the server, first configure Claude Desktop according to the provided instructions, updating the paths to your uv installation, Reaper project directory, and the server's directory. Launch Claude Desktop and verify that the 'find_reaper_projects' and 'parse_reaper_project' tools are available. Then, ask questions about your Reaper project, always including the project name in your query. You can expand the tool boxes to see the raw project data being passed to Claude.
Key features of Reaper MCP Server
Connects Reaper projects to MCP clients
Enables natural language querying of Reaper projects
Uses 'find_reaper_projects' tool to locate projects
Uses 'parse_reaper_project' tool to parse project data
Provides a sample configuration file for Claude Desktop
Allows viewing of raw project data passed to Claude
Use cases of Reaper MCP Server
Quickly retrieve information about a Reaper project's structure
Automate project analysis and documentation
Troubleshoot project issues using natural language queries
Improve workflow efficiency by accessing project details through Claude
Educational purposes for understanding Reaper project structure
FAQ from Reaper MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows applications like Claude to access and understand data from other applications.
What is Claude Desktop?
What is Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is an application that can act as an MCP client, allowing you to interact with data from other applications using natural language.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
Follow the instructions in the README, specifically the 'Setup' section. You'll need to update the paths in the sample config file.
What kind of questions can I ask about my Reaper project?
What kind of questions can I ask about my Reaper project?
You can ask questions about various aspects of your project, such as the number of tracks, the plugins used, the arrangement of items, etc. Refer to the src/domains/reaper_dataclasses.py file to see all the data that's parsed.
Why do I need to include the project name in my question?
Why do I need to include the project name in my question?
The server needs to know which project you're referring to. Including the project name helps the 'find_reaper_projects' tool locate the correct project file.