Goose FM

What is Goose FM?

Goose FM is a demonstration MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, built for a tech talk, that enables an AI assistant to tune into live radio stations using an rtl‑sdr dongle and antenna and play them through speakers.

How to use Goose FM?

Run the stdio server with nix run github:mccartykim/goose_fm. To add it to Claude Desktop, include the provided "GooseFM" entry in your Claude configuration (command: nix, args: ["run", "github:mccartykim/goose_fm"]). Note that the Nix flake does not properly encapsulate the required sox and rtl_fm dependencies.

Key features of Goose FM

• Simple MCP server demonstration
• Tunes into live FM radio via rtl‑sdr
• Plays radio audio through system speakers
• Ready‑to‑run Nix flake command
• Integrates with Claude Desktop

Use cases of Goose FM

• Demonstrating how an MCP server works during a tech talk
• Using an AI assistant to play live FM radio on‐demand
• Experimenting with rtl‑sdr hardware and AI assistants
• Adding radio playback capabilities to Claude Desktop

FAQ from Goose FM

What is Goose FM?

It is a simple, demonstration‑only MCP server that allows an AI assistant to tune into radio stations using an rtl‑sdr dongle and play them via your speakers.

How do I run Goose FM?

Use the command nix run github:mccartykim/goose_fm. To integrate with Claude Desktop, add the configuration shown in the README.

What hardware and software are required?

An rtl‑sdr dongle and antenna are needed for the radio signal. The server depends on sox and rtl_fm, which the Nix flake currently does not fully encapsulate.

Is Goose FM production‑ready?

No, it is a simple demonstration for a tech talk and is not intended for production use.

Why does it not work out‑of‑the‑box with Nix?

The Nix flake does not properly encapsulate the sox and rtl_fm dependencies, so those tools must be installed separately or the flake must be adapted.