now_playing
Check what's currently playing
How to use it
now_playing is exposed by the Dj Claude MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the now_playing tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Dj Claude
npx dj-claudeOther tools in Dj Claude (19)
Orchestrate a full band — via directive (AI) or layers map
Evolve layers — via directive (AI) or layers map
Export current Strudel code with header comments
Stop all music playback
Add/update a layer — via prompt (AI) or code (direct Strudel)
Remove one or all layers from the jam session
Preview a jam layer without adding it — via prompt or code
Show all active layers with their role names and code
Autonomous DJ set — via prompt (AI) or stagescode (array of Strudel)
Analyze the mix for frequency balance, gains, and suggestions
Play music — via prompt (AI) or code (direct Strudel)
Play from the curated preset library (22 patterns across mood, genre, activity)
Evaluate raw Strudel/Tidal code directly
Set coding context so music adapts to your activity
Set the mood — chill, dark, hype, focus, funky, dreamy, weird, epic
List all saved snapshots
Restore a previously saved snapshot
Save the current mix as a named snapshot
Switch between Node and browser audio backends at runtime