LibreAI / AI Music / Reaper-MCP
// ai-music ยท xDarkzx/Reaper-MCP

Reaper-MCP

AI-driven music production and post-production in REAPER via MCP.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 81 starsโ‘‚ 11 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

Reaper-MCP is an open-source ai music project by xDarkzx (xDarkzx/Reaper-MCP on GitHub). It has 81 GitHub stars and 11 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

GitHub stars
81
Forks
11
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
28 September 2026
Category
AI Music
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  2. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  3. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  4. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want Reaper-MCP to do first โ€” aI-driven music production and post-production in REAPER via MCP โ€” 181.

// features

Why people love it

Ai Tools

Working ai tools support built in.

Audio Editing

Working audio editing support built in.

Claude integration

Works with Anthropic Claude models.

Daw

Working daw support built in.

Python codebase

Readable code that is easy to modify.

Apache 2.0 license

Commercial use allowed with attribution.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/xDarkzx/Reaper-MCP.git
    cd reaper-mcp
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install

    Install the Python dependencies from the project.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Launch with the project entry point โ€” check the README for the exact command.

    python main.py  # see README for the exact entry point
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is Reaper-MCP free to use?

Yes. It is Apache-2.0 licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use Reaper-MCP?

No. It is a self-run project โ€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run Reaper-MCP on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is Reaper-MCP licensed?

It is released under Apache-2.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Can I contribute to the project?

Yes โ€” it lives on GitHub at xDarkzx/Reaper-MCP. Open an issue or pull request; the contribution guide in the repo explains the process.

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