How do I install Opendaw?

Opendaw is a local plugin. Install it using the provided package and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Opendaw safe to use?

Opendaw was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 3.2/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Opendaw need?

Opendaw requires the following credentials or environment variables: OPENDAW_HOST_DIR, OPENDAW_URL, OPENDAW_EXPORT_DIR, NODE_BIN_DIR. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Opendaw?

Opendaw uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Opendaw MCP Server

by AMEOBIUS

Developer ToolsUse Caution3.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

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207 MCP tools for agent-native control of openDAW, a browser-based DAW

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207 MCP tools for agent-native control of openDAW, a browser-based DAW

Security Report

3.2

Use Caution3.2High Risk

The openDAW MCP server is a sophisticated music production tool with legitimate use cases, but it exhibits several security concerns that users should be aware of. The code performs real operations on a DAW via Playwright/V8 evaluation, requires careful environment configuration, and has some input validation gaps and potentially unsafe file operations. Permissions are appropriately scoped for the stated purpose (controlling a DAW), but the eval-based architecture and incomplete code review (file truncated) prevent a higher score. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity).

4 files analyzed · 12 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

clipboard

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Path to the headless openDAW host directoryOptional

Environment variable: OPENDAW_HOST_DIR

URL of the running openDAW Vite dev serverOptional

Environment variable: OPENDAW_URL

Directory for rendered audio exportsOptional

Environment variable: OPENDAW_EXPORT_DIR

Path to Node.js binary directory (if not on PATH)Optional

Environment variable: NODE_BIN_DIR

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-ameobius-opendaw-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "OPENDAW_URL": "your-opendaw-url-here",
        "NODE_BIN_DIR": "your-node-bin-dir-here",
        "OPENDAW_HOST_DIR": "your-opendaw-host-dir-here",
        "OPENDAW_EXPORT_DIR": "your-opendaw-export-dir-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "opendaw-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

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