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AniList MCP server for accessing AniList API data

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Overview

AniList MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that interfaces with the AniList API, enabling LLM clients to access and interact with anime, manga, character, staff, and user data from AniList.

To use AniList MCP, clone the repository, install dependencies, and start the server. You can also configure an optional AniList API token for authenticated operations.

  • Search for anime, manga, characters, staff, and studios - Retrieve detailed information about specific anime, manga, characters, and staff members - Access user profiles and lists with advanced filtering options - Retrieve genres and media tags
  1. Searching for anime or manga based on specific criteria
  2. Retrieving detailed information about characters or staff members
  3. Accessing user profiles and statistics for personalized experiences

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect AniList in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-yuna0x0": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "anilist-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-yuna0x0": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "anilist-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-yuna0x0": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "anilist-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "anilist-yuna0x0": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "anilist-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-yuna0x0": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "anilist-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-yuna0x0": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "anilist-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the AniList MCP server?

It allows developers to interact with the AniList API and access various data related to anime and manga.

Do I need an API token to use AniList MCP?

An API token is optional but recommended for accessing personal favorites and user-specific data.

How can I debug the AniList MCP server?

You can use the MCP Inspector to test and debug the server, providing a user-friendly interface for interaction.

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