Max MSP
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What is Max MSP?
Max MSP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ๐ ๐ ๐ต ๐ฅ - a coding agent for max (max/msp/jitter), which is a visual programming language for music and multimedia.
๐ ๐ ๐ต ๐ฅ - A coding agent for Max (Max/MSP/Jitter), which is a visual programming language for music and multimedia.
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- ๐ ๐ ๐ต ๐ฅ - A coding agent for Max (Max/MSP/Jitter), which is
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx maxmsp-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Max MSP
Max MSP MCP Server is a coding agent that connects AI language models directly to Max/MSP/Jitter, the visual programming environment for music and multimedia. It lets you describe patches in natural language and have the AI generate, modify, explain, or debug them inside Max 9, bridging the gap between creative intent and the technical details of Max's object-based patching language. Composers, sound designers, and multimedia artists can use it to generate FM synthesizers, ring modulators, and Jitter video pipelines without memorizing every Max object.
Prerequisites
- Max 9 or newer installed on your system
- Python 3.8+ installed
- uv package manager (install via curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Node.js 18+ (for the Max-side npm start command)
Clone the repository
Clone the MaxMSP-MCP-Server repository to your local machine and navigate into it.
git clone https://github.com/tiianhk/MaxMSP-MCP-Server.git
cd MaxMSP-MCP-ServerCreate a Python virtual environment and install dependencies
Use uv to create an isolated environment and install the required Python packages from requirements.txt.
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
uv pip install -r requirements.txtConnect the server to your MCP client
Run the provided install script specifying your MCP client. Supported values are 'claude' (Claude Desktop), 'cursor', or others. The script writes the correct configuration automatically.
python install.py --client claudeOpen the Max demo patch
In Max 9, open the file MaxMSP_Agent/demo.maxpat. This patch contains the Node for Max script that connects Max to the MCP server at runtime.
Start the Max-side Node server
Inside the demo patch, use the message boxes to run npm install and then start the Node for Max server so Max can receive instructions from the MCP layer.
script npm install
script startVerify the connection in your MCP client
Open your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) and confirm the MaxMSP tools are listed. You should see tools for understanding patches, generating patches, and accessing Max documentation.
Max MSP Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration after running the install script. The path reflects the cloned repo location.
{
"mcpServers": {
"maxmsp": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/path/to/MaxMSP-MCP-Server",
"run",
"main.py"
]
}
}
}Prompts to try
These prompts work once Max is running with demo.maxpat open and the Node server started.
- "Explain what this ring modulation patch does step by step"
- "Generate an FM synthesizer patch with a carrier at 440 Hz and a modulator ratio of 2"
- "Add a reverb send to my current patch using the jaw~ and yafr2~ objects"
- "What does the cycle~ object do and what arguments does it accept?"
- "Debug why my patch is not producing audio output"Troubleshooting Max MSP
MCP tools do not appear in the client after running install.py
Restart the MCP client application completely. The install script writes to the config file but the client must reload to pick up changes. Also verify the virtual environment path in the generated config is correct.
Max reports 'script npm install' fails or Node for Max is not available
Node for Max requires Node.js to be installed system-wide and accessible in PATH. Install Node.js 18+ and ensure it is on your system PATH before opening the demo patch.
Generated patch objects are invalid or not recognized by Max
Ensure you are running Max 9 or newer. Some generated objects may use modern Max syntax. Also confirm the demo.maxpat server is running (the script start message box should show a green indicator).
Frequently Asked Questions about Max MSP
What is Max MSP?
Max MSP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ๐ ๐ ๐ต ๐ฅ - a coding agent for max (max/msp/jitter), which is a visual programming language for music and multimedia. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Max MSP?
Follow the installation instructions on the Max MSP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Max MSP?
Max MSP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Max MSP free to use?
Yes, Max MSP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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