Ani MCP server
io.github.gavxm/ani-mcp·v0.15.7·3 starsA smart MCP server for AniList that gets your anime/manga taste - not just API calls.
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Ani MCP tools
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Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-26 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan67 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
- Maintenancelast push 51 days ago12/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
How Ani MCP compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 78/100
- higher than 57% of 48,255 servers
- GitHub stars
- 3
- more than 80% of 28,688 servers
- Downloads a week
- 76
- more than 56% of 12,191 servers with a package
Install Ani MCP in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y ani-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add ani-mcp -- npx -y ani-mcp
What the publisher says
From the Ani MCP repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
ani-mcp
A smart MCP server for AniList that understands your anime and manga taste - not just raw API calls.
What makes this different
Most AniList integrations mirror the API 1:1. ani-mcp adds an intelligence layer on top:
- Taste profiling - builds a model of your preferences from your completed list
- Personalized picks - "what should I watch next?" based on your taste, mood, and seasonal lineup
- Compatibility - compare taste between two users
- Sequel alerts - find sequels airing this season for shows you've finished
- Watch order - franchise chain traversal for long-running series
- Session planning - "I have 90 minutes, what should I watch?" from your current list
- Year in review - your watching/reading stats wrapped up
Plus the essentials: search, details, trending, seasonal browsing, list management, social features, and community recommendations. All search and browse tools support pagination for browsing beyond the first page of results.
Try it in 30 seconds
No account needed. Works with any MCP-compatible client.
Claude Desktop
Add to your config file (Settings > Developer > Edit Config or ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"anilist": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "ani-mcp"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop after saving.
Alternatively, download ani-mcp.mcpb from the latest release and install via Settings > Extensions.
Claude Code
claude mcp add ani-mcp -- npx -y ani-mcpPersonalized features
Add your username for recommendations, taste profiling, and list management:
{
"mcpServers": {
"anilist": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "ani-mcp"],
"env": {
"ANILIST_USERNAME": "your_username"
}
}
}
}For write operations (updating progress, scoring, list edits), also add ANILIST_TOKEN. See Environment Variables for details.
Environment Variables
Tools
Search & Discovery
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Ani MCP: common questions
- Is Ani MCP server safe?
- Mostly: it is graded B (78/100). Read the Ani MCP safety report
- How do I install Ani MCP?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Ani MCP need an API key?
- Yes. The registry entry asks for
ANILIST_TOKEN. - Is Ani MCP maintained?
- The last commit was 90 days ago (2026-08-06). The latest release is v0.15.7.
- How does Ani MCP compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 78/100 (higher than 57% of 48,255 servers); github stars 3 (more than 80% of 28,688 servers); downloads a week 76 (more than 56% of 12,191 servers with a package). Full comparison.