# ableton-mcp-loopback

> Use this tool when you need to remotely control Ableton Live from MCP clients, enabling features like tempo setting, track and clip creation, and MIDI note addition over a secure local connection. It solves problems of limited DAW control and automation by providing a seamless interface for MCP clients to interact with Ableton Live. Ideal for music production and live performance scenarios requiring synchronized control and automation.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/applicate2628-ableton-mcp-loopback  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/applicate2628-ableton-mcp-loopback

## Description

A loopback-bound MCP server that enables MCP clients to control Ableton Live (set tempo, create tracks/clips, add MIDI notes, start/stop playback) over a secure local-only connection.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.67
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-30

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/pkznr81pvb)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/applicate2628/ableton-mcp-loopback>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "applicate2628-ableton-mcp-loopback"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/applicate2628-ableton-mcp-loopback` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/applicate2628-ableton-mcp-loopback/pull`

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