Crunchyroll MCP server
MCP server for Crunchyroll anime streaming - search anime, manage watchlist, track viewing progress
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Crunchyroll tools (21, 2 write)
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crunchyroll_add_to_watchlistAdd an anime series or movie to the watchlist.
crunchyroll_browseBrowse anime by popularity, new additions, genre/category, or simulcast season. Use crunchyroll_get_categories to get valid category names and crunchyroll_get_simulcast_seasons for season tags.
crunchyroll_continue_watchingGet list of in-progress anime to continue watching.
crunchyroll_get_categoriesGet all available anime genres/categories for browsing.
crunchyroll_get_episodeGet detailed information about a specific episode.
crunchyroll_get_episodesGet all episodes in a specific season.
crunchyroll_get_historyGet recently watched episodes and their progress.
crunchyroll_get_playheadsGet watch progress (playhead position) for specific content IDs.
crunchyroll_get_recommendationsGet personalized anime recommendations based on watch history.
crunchyroll_get_seasonsGet all seasons of an anime series.
crunchyroll_get_seriesGet detailed information about an anime series by its ID.
crunchyroll_get_similarGet anime similar to a given series.
crunchyroll_get_simulcast_seasonsGet available simulcast seasons/tags (e.g. 'Winter 2025', 'Fall 2024').
crunchyroll_get_subscriptionGet current Crunchyroll subscription details and renewal info.
crunchyroll_get_watchlistGet the user's anime watchlist (series saved to watch later).
crunchyroll_loginLog in to Crunchyroll with email and password. Tokens are saved locally for future requests.
crunchyroll_logoutLog out and clear saved Crunchyroll session tokens.
crunchyroll_remove_from_watchlistwrite actionRemove an anime series or movie from the watchlist.
crunchyroll_searchSearch for anime series and movies on Crunchyroll.
crunchyroll_statusCheck current Crunchyroll login status and account info.
crunchyroll_update_playheadwrite actionUpdate watch progress for an episode or movie.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-27 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan2 source files scanned20/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 197 days ago4/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner6/10
Findings (1)
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Install Crunchyroll in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add crunchyroll -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll
What the publisher says
From the Crunchyroll repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll
Crunchyroll anime streaming MCP connector for personal AI agents. Lets Claude and other AI assistants manage your Crunchyroll account — search anime, track progress, manage your watchlist, get recommendations, and more.
Features
- Search anime series and movies
- Browse by genre, popularity, new additions, or simulcast season
- Show details — series info, seasons, episodes
- Watchlist management — add, remove, view
- Watch history & progress — track and update playhead positions
- Continue watching — pick up where you left off
- Recommendations — personalized and similar-to suggestions
- Simulcast schedule — current and past seasonal tags
- Subscription info — tier, renewal date, status
Setup
Install
npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-crunchyrollOr use with npx (no install needed):
{
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll"]
}MCP Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"crunchyroll": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll"]
}
}
}Or if installed globally:
{
"mcpServers": {
"crunchyroll": {
"command": "striderlabs-mcp-crunchyroll"
}
}
}Authentication
After connecting, log in once with your Crunchyroll credentials:
crunchyroll_login(email: "you@example.com", password: "your-password")Tokens are saved to ~/.strider/crunchyroll/ and automatically refreshed. You only need to log in again if tokens expire or you call crunchyroll_logout.
Tools
Authentication
Search & Browse
Show Details
Watchlist
Watch History & Progress
Recommendations
Account
Example Prompts
- "What anime should I watch next based on my history?"
- "Add Attack on Titan to my watchlist"
- "What's airing this season? Sort by popularity"
- "Where did I leave off watching One Piece?"
- "Show me all the action anime added this week"
- "When does my Crunchyroll subscription renew?"
Notes
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Crunchyroll: common questions
- Is Crunchyroll MCP server safe?
- With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (65/100). Read the Crunchyroll safety report
- How do I install Crunchyroll?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Crunchyroll need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is Crunchyroll maintained?
- The last commit was 212 days ago (2026-03-15). The latest release is v0.1.1.
- What can I use instead of Crunchyroll?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: GEO Tracker by DigestSEO MCP server.
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