Reaper Reapy Mcp

Name: Reaper Reapy Mcp
Author: wegitor

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About Reaper Reapy Mcp

A Python application for controlling REAPER Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) using the MCP(Model context protocol).

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reaper-reapy-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "src/run_mcp_server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Reaper Reapy Mcp?

A Python application for controlling REAPER Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI agents or remote clients to manage REAPER projects, tracks, FX, tempo, regions, markers, and master track settings via MCP tools.

How to use Reaper Reapy Mcp?

Install REAPER, Python 3.7+, and the required packages (python-reapy, mcp[cli]). Enable the Python extension and the reapy remote API in REAPER. Start the MCP server with python src/run_mcp_server.py or test via test_mcp.bat. Configure an MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) with the command python <path>\src\run_mcp_server.py.

Key features of Reaper Reapy Mcp

Track management (create, rename, color)
FX management (add, remove, parameter control)
Project tempo control (get/set)
Region and marker management (create, delete)
Master track control (volume, pan, mute, solo)
20+ MCP tools for remote control

Use cases of Reaper Reapy Mcp

Remotely create and rename tracks from an AI assistant
Adjust project tempo or add/remove FX without opening REAPER
Manage regions and markers for automated editing workflows
Control master track volume, pan, mute, and solo via MCP
Test REAPER connectivity and basic operations using the MCP inspector

FAQ from Reaper Reapy Mcp

What is Reaper Reapy Mcp?

It is a Python application that connects REAPER DAW to the Model Context Protocol, enabling remote control of REAPER via MCP tools.

What are the requirements?

Python 3.7+, REAPER DAW, the python-reapy Python module, and the mcp[cli] package.

How do I install and enable the reapy server?

After installing python-reapy, run this in REAPER's Python console: import reapy; reapy.config.enable_dist_api().

How do I start the MCP server?

Run python src/run_mcp_server.py from the project folder. You can also test tools with test_mcp.bat.

What MCP tools are available?

Tools include test_connection, create_track, rename_track, set_tempo, get_tempo, set_track_color, add_fx, remove_fx, set_fx_param, toggle_fx, create_region, delete_region, create_marker, delete_marker, get_master_track, set_master_volume, set_master_pan, toggle_master_mute, and toggle_master_solo.