# MusicBrainz API

> MusicBrainz API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Search, Lookup) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:musicbrainz/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `music:musicbrainz`
- Category: Music
- Status: live
- Source: https://musicbrainz.org
- Page: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/music/musicbrainz
- OpenAPI: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/music/musicbrainz/openapi.json

Open music encyclopedia: search and look up recordings, artists and releases via the MusicBrainz web service.

## Endpoints

### Search
`GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:musicbrainz/search`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | string | yes |  |
| entity | string | no |  |
| limit | integer | no | Items per page |
| offset | integer | no |  |

### Lookup
`GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:musicbrainz/lookup`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| mbid | string | yes |  |
| entity | string | no |  |

## Example
```
curl "https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:musicbrainz/search" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the MusicBrainz API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:musicbrainz/search with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the MusicBrainz API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.

### Can AI agents use the MusicBrainz API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key music:musicbrainz.

### What is the status of the MusicBrainz API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key