How do I get a Genius API token?
Go to https://genius.com/api-clients, sign in, create a new API client, and copy the Client Access Token.
Genius MCP Server
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Basic information
About Genius MCP Server
An MCP server that brings the power of Genius into your AI assistant.
Genius MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"genius": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/genius-mcp/main.py"
],
"env": {
"GENIUS_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token_here",
"STREAMABLE_HTTP": "false"
}
}
}
}Genius MCP Server tools
14Search Genius for songs matching a query. Returns song IDs, titles, artists, and annotation counts.
Fetch full metadata and editorial description for a song by its Genius ID.
Fetch all annotations for a song, optionally filtered by trust level (`artist_verified`, `accepted`, `unreviewed`).
Fetch the full text and metadata of a single annotation by its ID.
Fetch user-submitted questions and answers for a song, with pagination. Only questions that have an accepted answer are returned.
Fetch the musical relationships for a song — what it samples, interpolates, covers, remixes, or translates, and which later songs sampled or covered it. Only relationship types with at least one linked song are returned.
Fetch writing and production credits for a song: writers, producers, featured artists, and custom performance roles (e.g. mixing engineer, recording studio, label).
Search Genius for an artist by name. Returns artist IDs and basic profile info.
Fetch full profile and editorial bio for an artist by their Genius ID.
List songs by an artist, sortable by `popularity` or `release_date`, with pagination.
Retrieve the full discography of an artist as a paginated list of albums with album IDs.
Search Genius for albums matching a query. Returns album IDs, names, artist names, and release dates.
Fetch metadata, full ordered tracklist, and cover art list for an album by its Genius album ID. Each track includes its song ID for chaining into other tools. The first cover art is always the main album cover; annotated artworks include an `annotation_id`.
Fetch the full annotation written on a specific album cover art image — body text, trust level, authors, and vote count. Requires `cover_art_id` and `album_id` (both available from `get_album_details`). Only call for cover arts that have an `annotation_id`.
Overview
What is Genius MCP Server?
An MCP server that brings the power of Genius into your AI assistant. It lets AI clients query songs, artists, lyrics annotations, album artwork annotations, song relationships, credits, and editorial knowledge through a clean set of tools and prompts.
How to use Genius MCP Server?
Obtain a Genius API Client Access Token from https://genius.com/api-clients, set it as GENIUS_ACCESS_TOKEN in .env, and choose a transport mode (STREAMABLE_HTTP for HTTP or stdio for desktop). Run with Python 3.11+ or Docker. Connect via claude mcp add for Claude Code or add a mcpServers entry in claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop.
Key features of Genius MCP Server
- Search songs and artists by name
- Fetch full song metadata and editorial descriptions
- Retrieve artist profiles and discography
- Read lyric annotations with trust levels
- Explore song relationships and credits
- Run pre-built analysis prompts (analyze-song, artist-deep-dive)
Use cases of Genius MCP Server
- Analyze the meaning and cultural context of a specific song
- Deep‑dive into an artist’s biography, style, and discography
- Research song credits, samples, and interpolations
- Study album cover art annotations and symbolism
- Integrate Genius music knowledge into AI‑powered writing or research tools
Frequently asked questions
What transport modes are supported?
The server supports Streamable HTTP (default, for remote clients) and stdio (for local desktop tools like Claude Desktop). Set `STREAMABLE_HTTP` in `.env` to `true` or `false`.
Which parts of the API are stable?
Tools labeled “Official API” use the documented `api.genius.com` endpoint. Tools using `lyricsgenius` (e.g., `get_song_questions_and_answers`, `get_artist_albums`, `search_album`, `get_cover_art_annotations`) access an undocumented public API and may change without notice.
What do annotation trust levels mean?
`artist_verified` (confirmed by the artist), `accepted` (reviewed by Genius editorial staff), and `unreviewed` (community‑submitted, not yet reviewed). The `get_song_annotations` tool can filter by trust level.
Can I run the server with Docker?
Yes. For Streamable HTTP use `docker compose up --build`. For stdio set `STREAMABLE_HTTP=false` and run `docker run --rm -i --env-file .env $(docker build -q .)`.
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