How do I install Hooktheory MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the Hooktheory GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

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Hooktheory

Name: Hooktheory MCP Server
Author: gabguerin

v1.0.0•APIs•stable

Enables AI agents to interact with the Hooktheory API for chord progression generation, song analysis, and music theory data retrieval.

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What is Hooktheory?

Hooktheory is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables ai agents to interact with the hooktheory api for chord progression generation, song analysis, and music theory data retrieval.

Enables AI agents to interact with the Hooktheory API for chord progression generation, song analysis, and music theory data retrieval.

This server falls under the APIs and Search & Data Extraction categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

Enables AI agents to interact with the Hooktheory API for ch

Use Cases

Generate chord progressions and analyze songs.

Retrieve music theory data and statistics.

gabguerin

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedN/A

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx hooktheory-mcp-server

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about Hooktheory

What is Hooktheory?

Hooktheory is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables ai agents to interact with the hooktheory api for chord progression generation, song analysis, and music theory data retrieval. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Hooktheory?

Follow the installation instructions on the Hooktheory GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Hooktheory?

Hooktheory works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Hooktheory free to use?

Yes, Hooktheory is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Set Up Hooktheory in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

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Claude Desktop

macOS & Windows app

⌨️

Claude Code

CLI & terminal

📝

Cursor

AI-first code editor

💻

VS Code

GitHub Copilot MCP

🏄

Windsurf

Codeium AI editor

🔌

Cline

VS Code extension

Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hooktheory-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "hooktheory-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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