Codex CLI

Use Producer Pal with OpenAI's command line coding assistant.

Prefer a Desktop App?

The Codex App offers an easier setup with a graphical interface. The CLI is best for developers who prefer the terminal.

If you feel comfortable with the command line and have an OpenAI subscription, this is a good option.

Requirements

• Ableton Live 12.3+ with Max for Live
• Node.js 22+
• OpenAI Codex (requires OpenAI account, and a paid subscription at time of writing)

Installation Steps

1. Install the Max for Live Device

Download Producer_Pal.amxd, the Producer Pal Max for Live device, and add it to a MIDI track in Ableton Live:

It should display "Producer Pal Running" or something isn't working.

2. Configure Codex

Add Producer Pal to Codex's settings in ~/.codex/config.toml:

Option A: With npx (recommended) - Allows flexible startup order and auto-reconnection:

[mcp_servers.producer-pal]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "producer-pal"]

Option B: Direct HTTP - Requires Ableton running first, no auto-reconnection:

[mcp_servers.producer-pal]
url = "http://localhost:3350/mcp"

3. Start Codex

Run codex in an empty folder (so it can focus on Producer Pal instead of coding)

4. Verify Tools

Run /mcp in the Codex CLI to confirm the Producer Pal tools are available:

5. Start Using Producer Pal

Start a conversation with "connect to ableton"

Troubleshooting

If it doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting Guide.