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now-playing

Fetch current track details, Strudel code, and commentary from dj-claude MCP sessions.

26|2|Updated Dec 27, 2025
Search Tags:#music#strudel#now-playing#live-coding#dj-claude#track-info
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/p-poss/dj-claude --skill now-playing-p-poss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: now-playing
Source: https://github.com/p-poss/dj-claude/tree/main/plugin/skills/now-playing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/p-poss/dj-claude --skill now-playing-p-poss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the guesswork of not knowing what music is actively playing in your DJ Claude session, giving you immediate access to the current track's commentary and the live Strudel code generating the sound.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Playback Info: Fetches up-to-date now playing data directly from the dj-claude MCP server.
  • Full Context Access: Displays both the DJ's track commentary and the live Strudel code powering the current playback.
  • Use Case: Ideal for multi-agent music jam sessions where you need to quickly check what layers are playing without interrupting the collaborative flow.

Quick Start

Use the now-playing skill to check what music is currently playing in your active DJ Claude session.

Frequently Asked Questions about now-playing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the current track playing in a DJ Claude music session?▼

To check the current track in a DJ Claude session, retrieve real-time now playing information via the dj-claude MCP server's now_playing tool, which fetches active playback status, track commentary, and live generating Strudel code.

Can I view the live Strudel code generating the music during a playback session?▼

Yes, you can view the live Strudel code generating the music by fetching now playing data from the dj-claude MCP server, which returns both the DJ's track commentary and the active Strudel code powering the current playback.

What is the best way to monitor real-time music playback in multi-agent jam sessions?▼

The best way to monitor real-time music playback in multi-agent jam sessions is querying the dj-claude MCP server for now playing data, allowing you to quickly check active layers without interrupting the collaborative flow.

Does the now playing retrieval work across different DJ Claude deployment modes?▼

Yes, now playing retrieval works across all DJ Claude deployment modes including terminal TUI, web app, MCP server, and Claude Code plugin, fetching playback status and track details uniformly for users needing current session information.

Why do I need an MCP server to get track info for live coding music?▼

You need the dj-claude MCP server to get track info because it provides the now_playing tool that interfaces with the active session to fetch real-time playback status, track commentary, and the live Strudel code generating the sound.

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