MCP Server for controlling Dorico via Claude Desktop - A gift for composition majors
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# Dorico MCP Server 🎵 **Control Dorico via Claude Desktop or ChatGPT** - A gift for composition majors [](https://badge.fury.io/py/dorico-mcp-server) [](https://github.com/happycastle114/dorico-mcp-server/actions/workflows/ci.yml) [](https://www.python.org/downloads/) [](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT) This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables natural language control of Steinberg Dorico music notation software through Claude Desktop or ChatGPT Desktop. ## Features ### 🎹 Core Score Tools - Create new scores with custom instruments - Save and export scores (PDF, MusicXML) - Navigate through the score ### 🎼 Note Input - Add notes with pitch, duration, and articulation - Create chords - Add rests and ties ### 📝 Notation - Set key signatures (all major and minor keys) - Set time signatures - Add dynamics (pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, etc.) - Add tempo markings - Add slurs and articulations ### 🎵 Harmony Tools (화성학) - Analyze chord quality and Roman numerals - Suggest next chords based on context - Generate chord progressions - Check voice leading rules (parallel 5ths/8ves) ### 🎻 Orchestration Tools (오케스트레이션) - Complete instrument database with ranges - Check playability (instrument range validation) - Transposition for transposing instruments - Get detailed instrument information ### 🔍 Query Tools - Get flows, layouts, and selection properties - Access engraving, layout, and notation options ### 📋 Guided Workflows (Prompts) - Harmonize a melody - Orchestrate piano scores - Species counterpoint exercises ## Installation ### Prerequisites - Python 3.11+ - Steinberg Dorico (with Remote Control enabled) - Claude Desktop or ChatGPT Desktop ### Install from PyPI …
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