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FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it free to use?

A: Yes. The MaxRefMCP server is publicly available at no cost. Note that usage fees for your AI client (e.g., Claude Pro) apply separately.

Q: Does it work with AI clients other than Claude?

A: Yes. Any AI client that supports the MCP Streamable HTTP transport can connect. Simply configure the endpoint URL (https://maxrefmcp-production.up.railway.app/mcp).

Q: Is authentication required?

A: No. It is provided as a public API.

Q: Can I use it offline?

A: No. MaxRefMCP is a cloud-based server that requires an internet connection.

Q: How many objects are supported?

A: It covers the major objects across Max/MSP, MSP, and Jitter. If you find a missing object, you can request its addition using maxref.request_feature.

Q: Does it support Max for Live objects?

A: Yes. Live-specific objects (such as live.dial, live.grid, etc.) are included.

Q: What should I do if I find a bug?

A: There are three ways to report it:

  1. Say "report a bug" in your AI client → maxref.report_bug will create an issue automatically
  2. File a report directly via GitHub Issues
  3. Issues are also automatically synced to the development repository

Q: What's the difference between MaxMCP and MaxRefMCP?

A:

MaxRefMCP MaxMCP
Role Research, design & learning Hands-on patch operations
Example "Look up the specs for cycle~" "Place a cycle~ object"
Runs on Cloud server Local (requires Max)

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