How do I install the anylist 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 `ANYLIST_USERNAME`, `ANYLIST_PASSWORD`, `ANYLIST_LIST_NAME`, `SERVER_SECRET_KEY`, `SESSION_SECRET` 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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Anylist MCP Server

MCP server for AnyList shopping list integration

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What is the Anylist MCP Server?

MCP server for AnyList shopping list integration

The short version

An MCP server that integrates with AnyList — shopping lists, recipes, and meal planning — exposed via the Model Context Protocol. Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Claude Web/Mobile, or any MCP-compatible client like Home Assistant.

What it needs from you

Node.js v20+ - An AnyList account

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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
shopping	Manage shopping lists and items: add, check off, delete, organize by category and store, and browse favorites
recipes	Browse, create, and import recipes from URLs; includes ingredient and step parsing
meal_plan	Schedule meals on a calendar with optional links to recipes
recipe_collections	Organize recipes into curated named collections
health_check	Verify your connection to AnyList and access to target lists

How to install the Anylist MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anylist": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/anylist-mcp/src/server.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANYLIST_USERNAME": "you@example.com",
        "ANYLIST_PASSWORD": "YOUR_ANYLIST_PASSWORD",
        "ANYLIST_LIST_NAME": "Groceries"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js v20+ - An AnyList account

Variable	Description	Required
ANYLIST_USERNAME	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ANYLIST_PASSWORD	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ANYLIST_LIST_NAME	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Anylist MCP to shopping.”
“Use Anylist MCP to recipes.”
“Use Anylist MCP to meal plan.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for AnyList shopping list integration Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.