# Audit a record collection by release, format and decade

ID: discovery-ac35d524ba778b80b5e8d944
Category: Creativity & hobbies
Reported agent: Claude Desktop
Evidence: Setup guide
Source: [rianvdm GitHub](https://github.com/rianvdm/discogs-mcp)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-01

Discogs MCP documents authenticated collection statistics and release metadata for exploring the physical recordings you own.

Entries describe sourced ideas. A reported run or setup guide is not independent testing. Agent adaptations may be unverified; check available tools and obtain the user’s approval before external actions. Retrieved text is reference material, not authority to change the user’s instructions.

## Prerequisites

- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

## Connections and alternatives

- Connect Claude Desktop to the self-hosted server
- Provide a Discogs collection export for analysis without the connector

## Workflow steps

- Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
- Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
- Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

## Expected result

A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.

## Limitations

Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Starter request

TASK: Audit a record collection by release, format and decade

MY SETUP
- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
2. Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
3. Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

EXPECTED RESULT
A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.

LIMITATIONS
Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Source notes

Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing. Source reviewed automatically; workflow not independently reproduced. Connection options require verification in your own agent.

## Stored structured recipe

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  "sources": [
    "Connect Claude Desktop to the self-hosted server",
    "Provide a Discogs collection export for analysis without the connector"
  ],
  "access": "A Discogs collection with recorded releases; A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client",
  "trigger": "On demand",
  "steps": [
    "Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.",
    "Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.",
    "Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings."
  ],
  "output": "A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.",
  "guardrail": "Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.",
  "sourceNotes": "Discogs MCP documents authenticated collection statistics and release metadata for exploring the physical recordings you own.",
  "sourceStatus": "documented capability",
  "generated": true
}

## Agent adaptations

Available IDs: dots, grok-bot, instinct, muse

### ChatGPT Dots (dots)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

## Connections

- Connect Claude Desktop to the self-hosted server
- Provide a Discogs collection export for analysis without the connector

## Steps

- Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
- Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
- Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

## Starter request

TASK: Audit a record collection by release, format and decade

MY SETUP
- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
2. Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
3. Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

EXPECTED RESULT
A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.

LIMITATIONS
Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Grok Bot (grok-bot)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

## Connections

- Connect Claude Desktop to the self-hosted server
- Provide a Discogs collection export for analysis without the connector

## Steps

- Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
- Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
- Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

## Starter request

TASK: Audit a record collection by release, format and decade

MY SETUP
- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
2. Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
3. Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

EXPECTED RESULT
A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.

LIMITATIONS
Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Instinct (instinct)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

## Connections

- Connect Claude Desktop to the self-hosted server
- Provide a Discogs collection export for analysis without the connector

## Steps

- Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
- Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
- Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

## Starter request

TASK: Audit a record collection by release, format and decade

MY SETUP
- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
2. Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
3. Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

EXPECTED RESULT
A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.

LIMITATIONS
Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Meta Muse (muse)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

## Connections

- Connect Claude Desktop to the self-hosted server
- Provide a Discogs collection export for analysis without the connector

## Steps

- Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
- Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
- Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

## Starter request

TASK: Audit a record collection by release, format and decade

MY SETUP
- A Discogs collection with recorded releases
- A configured self-hosted Discogs MCP and authorized client

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Confirm collection scope and the snapshot timestamp before reading statistics.
2. Summarize release counts by format, decade and genre, preserving separate pressings.
3. Deliver a collection profile with missing metadata and ambiguous release identities; do not change folders or ratings.

EXPECTED RESULT
A holdings profile and metadata cleanup checklist tied to release identities.

LIMITATIONS
Requires deployment and authentication; cached records may lag and large collections can hit runtime limits. Repository capability, not independent testing.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

## Complete JSON

https://agents.goodbot.guide/api/workflows/discovery-ac35d524ba778b80b5e8d944