Anki MCP server

by nailuoGG·io.github.nailuoGG/anki-mcp-server·v0.1.8·253 stars

MCP server enabling LLMs to interact with Anki flashcard software through AnkiConnect

A92/100grade A

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write = sends, deletes, buys or posts

Read from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.

batch_create_noteswrite action
Create multiple notes at once. IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, limit batch size to 10-20 notes at a time. For larger sets, split into multiple batches. Always call get_note_type_info first to understand the required fields.
create_deckwrite action
Create a new Anki deck
create_notewrite action
Create a single note. For multiple notes, use batch_create_notes instead (10-20 notes per batch recommended). Always call get_note_type_info first to understand required fields.
create_note_typewrite action
Create a new note type
delete_notewrite action
Delete a note
get_note_info
Get detailed information about a note
get_note_type_info
Get detailed structure of a note type
list_decks
List all available Anki decks
list_note_types
List all available note types
search_notes
Search for notes using Anki query syntax
update_notewrite action
Update an existing note

scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-01 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings

Code scan2 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 qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
Maintenancelast push 9 days ago15/15
Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10

Overall 92/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.Rubric Appeal a finding JSON

Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score: 92/100; higher than 95% of 48,255 servers
Tools: 11; the typical server has 7
Tools that change things: 55%; typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
GitHub stars: 253; more than 95% of 28,688 servers
Downloads a week: 576; more than 90% of 12,191 servers with a package

What its tools let an agent do: 5 read · 3 create · 2 change · 1 delete

Runs npx -y anki-mcp-server on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.

claude mcp add anki-mcp-server -- npx -y anki-mcp-server

Is Anki MCP server safe?: Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (92/100). Read the Anki safety report
How do I install Anki?: It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
Does Anki need an API key?: Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
Is Anki maintained?: The last commit was 42 days ago (2026-09-23). The latest release is v0.1.8.
How does Anki compare with other MCP servers?: safety score 92/100 (higher than 95% of 48,255 servers); tools 11 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 55% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.