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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI agents like Claude and Cursor access external tools and data sources. Trackyard’s MCP server gives AI agents direct access to the music catalog.
Pricing Note: MCP access may have different pricing than direct API access. Check app.trackyard.com/api-keys for current pricing details.

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How It Works

Instead of calling the Trackyard API manually, you describe what you need in natural language to your AI agent: You: “Find me upbeat music for a 30-second Instagram Reel about travel” Claude (via MCP):
  1. Searches Trackyard’s catalog
  2. Presents top results
  3. Downloads the track when you confirm
  4. Trims it to exactly 30 seconds
All in one conversation. Zero code.

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Why Use MCP Instead of the REST API?

Best for: Non-technical users, quick one-off searches, exploratory workflowsHow it works:
  • Talk to Claude/Cursor in plain English
  • The AI calls the Trackyard API for you
  • You confirm selections and the AI downloads tracks
Example workflow:
You: "I need music for a 15-second product video"
AI: "What kind of vibe?"
You: "Upbeat and modern, no vocals"
AI: [searches, presents 3 options]
You: "Download the second one"
AI: [downloads and saves the file]

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Supported AI Agents

Claude (Desktop)

Anthropic’s Claude desktop app with MCP support built-in.

Cursor

AI-powered code editor with MCP integration.

OpenClaw

AI assistant platform with native MCP support.

Custom Agents

Any agent that implements the MCP standard.

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What You Can Do With MCP

Example:“Find me chill lo-fi music for a coding stream”What happens: The AI searches Trackyard, interprets your intent, and presents relevant tracks.
Example:“Download that second track as a 30-second clip”What happens: The AI calls /download-track with duration_seconds: 30 and saves the file locally.
Example:“Trim it to 22 seconds with the big hit at 12 seconds”What happens: The AI uses hit_point_seconds: 12 to align the musical peak.
Example:“Find 5 different tracks for travel videos and download 15-second clips of each”What happens: The AI searches once, then downloads 5 custom clips.

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When to Use MCP vs. API

Use MCP when:
  • You want conversational music discovery
  • You’re doing one-off searches (not automation)
  • You prefer natural language over code
  • You’re using Claude, Cursor, or another MCP-compatible agent
Use the REST API when:
  • You’re building automation or pipelines
  • You need to process hundreds/thousands of requests
  • You’re integrating into your own application
  • You want full programmatic control

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Next Steps

Setup Guide

Install the Trackyard MCP server

Using with AI Agents

Learn how to use Trackyard via MCP

API Quickstart

Or use the REST API directly