# TidalCycles MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to generate and manipulate algorithmic music patterns through conversational live coding, solving problems of creative music production and live performance. It takes natural language inputs and outputs musical patterns, enabling users to create unique sounds and rhythms. Ideal for musicians, producers, and live coders seeking to explore new sonic possibilities through AI-assisted collaboration.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/benedict-tidal-cycles-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/benedict-tidal-cycles-mcp-server

## Description

Enables conversational live coding with Claude AI and TidalCycles, allowing users to create and manipulate algorithmic music patterns through natural language.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.78
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/i29wr5wh7w)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Benedict/tidal-cycles-mcp-server>

## 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": "benedict-tidal-cycles-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/benedict-tidal-cycles-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/benedict-tidal-cycles-mcp-server/pull`

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