How do I install the anilist mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ANILIST_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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AniList MCP Server

AniList MCP server for accessing AniList API data

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What is the AniList MCP Server?

AniList MCP server for accessing AniList API data.

What AniList does

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

Key capabilities

Search for anime, manga, characters, staff, and studios
Get detailed information about specific anime, manga, characters, and staff members
Access user profiles and lists
Support for advanced filtering options
Retrieve genres and media tags
Dual transport support — Both HTTP and STDIO transports
Cloud deployment ready — Support Smithery and other platforms

Requirements

Node.js 18+

Practical notes

Written in Go.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_genres	Get all available genres on AniList
get_media_tags	Get all available media tags on AniList
get_site_statistics	Get AniList site statistics over the last seven days
get_studio	Get information about a studio by its AniList ID or name
favourite_studio	[Requires Login] Favourite or unfavourite a studio by its ID
delete_activity	[Requires Login] Delete the current authorized user's activity post
get_activity	Get a specific AniList activity by its ID
get_user_activity	Fetch activities from a user
post_message_activity	[Requires Login] Post a new message activity or update an existing one
post_text_activity	[Requires Login] Post a new text activity or update an existing one
get_user_anime_list	Get a user's anime list
get_user_manga_list	Get a user's manga list
add_list_entry	[Requires Login] Add an entry to the authorized user's list
remove_list_entry	[Requires Login] Remove an entry from the authorized user's list

How to install the AniList MCP Server

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

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Node.js 18+

Variable	Description	Required
ANILIST_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use AniList to get genres.”
“Use AniList to get media tags.”
“Use AniList to get site statistics.”

Frequently asked questions

AniList MCP server for accessing AniList API data Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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