What is Applemusic Mcp Server

The applemusic-mcp-server is an MCP server designed for interacting with the Apple Music API, providing functionalities such as song searching and playback link generation.

Use cases

Use cases include building music search functionalities in apps, creating deep links for sharing songs and playlists, and developing tools for music analytics and management.

How to use

To use the applemusic-mcp-server, you need to authenticate with your Apple Developer credentials. Run the server using command-line arguments to specify your team ID, key ID, and the path to your private key file.

Key features

Key features include searching for songs by title, artist, or album, generating deep links for songs and playlists, a simple command-line interface, and adherence to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for client interaction.

Where to use

The applemusic-mcp-server can be used in applications that require integration with the Apple Music API, such as music discovery apps, playlist management tools, and other media applications.

Apple Music MCP Server

An MCP server for interacting with the Apple Music API. This server provides tools for searching songs, generating playback links.

Features

• Search for songs by title, artist, or album
• Generate deep links for songs and playlists
• Simple command-line interface
• Uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with clients

Requirements

• Rust (nightly, because of rmcp)
• Apple Developer account with Apple Music API access
• Apple Music API Key (.p8 file)

Installation

# Build the project
cargo install --path .

Usage

The Apple Music MCP server requires authentication credentials to access the Apple Music API. These are provided via command-line arguments.

cargo run -- --team-id YOUR_TEAM_ID --key-id YOUR_KEY_ID --private-key-path /path/to/AuthKey.p8

Command-line Arguments

Usage: applemusic-mcp-server [OPTIONS]

Options:
--team-id <TEAM_ID>                    Apple Developer Team ID
--key-id <KEY_ID>                      Apple Music Key ID
--private-key-path <PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>  Path to the Apple Music private key file (.p8)
--storefront <STOREFRONT>              Storefront for Apple Music (e.g. us, jp) [default: jp]
-h, --help                                 Print help
-V, --version                              Print version

API Tools

searchSongs

Search for songs from Apple Music by title, album name, or artist name.

Parameters:

• query: (string) - The search query text

Returns:

• Array of Song objects with details including title, artist, album, duration, and URLs

generatePlaybackLink

Generate a deep link for playback of a song or playlist.

Parameters:

• Either song_id or playlist_id must be provided

Returns:

• Object containing the Apple Music URL