MIDI Files▌
by xiaolaa2
Easily parse and manipulate MIDI files using Tone.js. Streamline your MIDI files workflow with our robust MIDI files sol
Parse and manipulate MIDI files based on Tone.js
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best for
- / Music producers analyzing MIDI compositions
- / Developers building music applications
- / Musicians programmatically editing MIDI files
capabilities
- / Extract track and note information from MIDI files
- / Modify MIDI tempo and BPM settings
- / Add notes to specific MIDI tracks
- / Extract and add pitch bends and control changes
- / Analyze MIDI file structure and metadata
what it does
Parse and manipulate MIDI files, including reading track information, notes, pitch bends, and control changes. Add new musical elements and modify tempo.
about
MIDI Files is a community-built MCP server published by xiaolaa2 that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Easily parse and manipulate MIDI files using Tone.js. Streamline your MIDI files workflow with our robust MIDI files sol It is categorized under file systems, other. This server exposes 11 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install MIDI Files in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
MIDI Files is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
🎵 MIDI File MCP
<div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> <strong>A powerful MCP tool for parsing and manipulating MIDI files based on Tone.js</strong> </div> <br> <div align="center"> <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/500x150?text=MIDI+Parser+MCP" alt="MIDI Parser MCP Logo" width="500"> </div>📖 Introduction
This is a MIDI file parsing and manipulation tool based on Tone.js and the @tonejs/midi library, providing functionality through MCP (Model Context Protocol) services. This tool allows you to easily read, analyze and modify MIDI files without delving into the complexities of the MIDI file format.
✨ Features
- Read MIDI file information
- Get and modify track, note, control change, and pitch bend information
- Set MIDI file tempo (BPM)
- Add new notes, control changes, and pitch bends to specific tracks
- Add new tracks
- Comprehensive error handling
📥 Prerequisites
- Install Node.js: Ensure that the npx command can run normally. It is recommended to install the latest stable version from the Node.js official website
🔧 Usage
Use with an MCP client, supported clients include but are not limited to:
- Cursor
- Cherry Studio
- Claude Desktop
Installing via Smithery
To install MIDI File Parser for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @xiaolaa2/midi-file-mcp --client claude
Cursor Configuration Example
Configure midi-file-mcp in Cursor:
"midi-file-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"midi-file-mcp"
]
}
🎹 Using MIDI Parser MCP with Absolute Paths
All operations in MIDI Parser MCP require the absolute path to the MIDI file. This ensures that the tool can correctly locate and manipulate your MIDI files regardless of the current working directory.
Example Prompts
Here are some example prompts you can use with your AI assistant:
-
Get MIDI File Information:
Can you show me information about the MIDI file at D:\path o\your\file.mid? -
Analyzing Tracks:
Please analyze all tracks in D:\path o\your\file.mid and tell me how many notes are in each track. -
Setting Tempo:
Change the tempo of D:\path o\your\file.mid to 120 BPM. -
Working with Notes:
Show me all notes in track 1 of D:\path o\your\file.mid. -
Adding Notes:
Add a C4 note at position 0 with a duration of 1 beat to track 0 in D:\path o\your\file.mid.
Available Operations
| Operation | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| get_midi_info | Get general MIDI file information | filePath |
| set_tempo | Set the tempo (BPM) of a MIDI file | filePath, bpm |
| get_tracks_info | Get information about all tracks | filePath |
| get_track_info_by_index | Get information about a specific track | filePath, trackIndex |
| get_notes_by_index | Get all notes from a specific track | filePath, trackIndex |
| get_pitchbends_by_index | Get all pitch bends from a specific track | filePath, trackIndex |
| get_controlchanges_by_index | Get all control changes from a specific track | filePath, trackIndex |
| add_notes_by_index | Add notes to a specific track | filePath, trackIndex, notes |
| add_controlchanges_by_index | Add control changes to a specific track | filePath, trackIndex, controlchanges |
| add_pitchbends_by_index | Add pitch bends to a specific track | filePath, trackIndex, pitchbends |
| add_track | Add a new track to the MIDI file | filePath |
Note: Always use double backslashes (\) or forward slashes (/) in file paths when working with Windows paths to avoid errors.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgements
Thanks to the following projects and libraries, without which this tool would not be possible:
- Tone.js - Web Audio Framework
- @tonejs/midi - MIDI file parsing and manipulation library
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) - Makes tool integration into AI assistants possible
FAQ
- What is the MIDI Files MCP server?
- MIDI Files is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for MIDI Files?
- This profile displays 65 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Code & Document Analysis
Read, analyze, and understand files in your project
Example
Summarize README, analyze code structure, find TODO comments across codebase
Navigate large codebases 5x faster, understand projects quickly
Automated File Operations
Create, move, rename, and organize files based on natural language instructions
Example
Organize downloads by file type, rename files following convention, batch process images
Save hours on manual file organization
Content Search & Extraction
Search files for patterns, extract data, find information across directories
Example
Find all config files with API keys, extract emails from documents, search logs for errors
Find information instantly instead of manual grep/find
File Generation & Templates
Generate boilerplate files, apply templates, create project structures
Example
Create React component with tests and styles, generate OpenAPI spec, scaffold new project
Eliminate repetitive file creation work
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or Cursor with MCP support
- ›File system permissions for directories you want to access
- ›Understanding of file paths and directory structure
- ›Backup of important files before bulk operations
Time Estimate
10-20 minutes including configuration
Installation Steps
- 1.Install filesystem MCP server (often built-in with Claude Desktop)
- 2.Configure allowed directories in MCP config for security
- 3.Test read: 'Show me contents of ~/Documents/test.txt'
- 4.Test write: 'Create a new file notes.md in current directory'
- 5.Test search: 'Find all .js files containing TODO'
- 6.Test batch operations: 'Rename all .jpeg files to .jpg'
- 7.Verify file permissions and access controls
Troubleshooting
- ⚠Permission denied: Check file/directory permissions, run with appropriate user
- ⚠Path not found: Verify path is absolute or relative to working directory
- ⚠MCP server can't access directory: Add to allowed directories in config
- ⚠File already exists: Use overwrite flag or check before writing
- ⚠Operation failed: Check disk space, file locks, antivirus interference
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Configure allowed directories explicitly—don't grant full filesystem access
- +Back up important files before bulk operations
- +Use dry-run mode for risky operations when available
- +Validate file paths before operations
- +Set appropriate file permissions on created files
- +Log file operations for audit trail
- +Test operations on sample files first
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant MCP access to system directories (/etc, /System)
- −Don't allow write access to production config files
- −Don't skip backup before bulk delete/move operations
- −Don't use for sensitive files (passwords, keys) without encryption
- −Don't ignore file permission errors—investigate root cause
- −Don't expose personal documents without considering privacy
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Use .gitignore patterns to exclude sensitive files from AI access
- ★Create sandboxed working directory for file experiments
- ★Combine with version control (git) for easy rollback
- ★Use file watching for real-time monitoring and reactions
- ★Create templates for common file generation tasks
- ★Leverage file metadata (timestamps, size) for smart organization
Technical Details▌
Architecture
MCP server provides file I/O operations (read, write, search, metadata) as tools Claude can invoke with natural language instructions.
Protocols
- Local file system API
- Glob patterns for search
- File streams for large files
Compatibility
- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
- Local files only (no remote filesystems by default)
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for code analysis, file organization, content search, template generation, and automating repetitive file operations. Best for local development workflows.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for system-critical files, sensitive credentials, production environments, or when file integrity is paramount. Don't use on files you can't afford to lose.
Integration▌
- →Combine with git for version-controlled file operations
- →Integrate with code editors for seamless workflow
- →Use with backup tools for safety net
- →Pair with file watchers for automated reactions
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★65 reviews- ★★★★★Aanya Choi· Dec 28, 2024
I recommend MIDI Files for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Aditi Gupta· Dec 28, 2024
MIDI Files has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 24, 2024
We evaluated MIDI Files against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Aditi Jain· Dec 12, 2024
According to our notes, MIDI Files benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Mia Tandon· Dec 12, 2024
According to our notes, MIDI Files benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Aditi Thomas· Nov 19, 2024
MIDI Files reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Aanya Park· Nov 19, 2024
MIDI Files is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Noah Sethi· Nov 11, 2024
We evaluated MIDI Files against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Min Abebe· Nov 3, 2024
We wired MIDI Files into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Aditi Iyer· Nov 3, 2024
We wired MIDI Files into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
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