Ani-mcp Server

A smart MCP server for AniList that understands your anime and manga taste - not just raw API calls.

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the Ani-mcp Server?

Ani Mcp is an MCP project maintained in the gavxm/ani-mcp repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “A smart MCP server for AniList that understands your anime and manga taste - not just raw API calls”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is ani-mcp. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

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.

ToolWhat it does
anilist_searchSearch anime/manga by title with genre, year, and format filters
anilist_detailsFull details, relations, and recommendations for a title
anilist_seasonalBrowse a season's anime lineup
anilist_trendingWhat's trending on AniList right now
anilist_genresBrowse top titles in a genre with optional filters
anilist_genre_listList all valid genres and content tags
anilist_recommendationsCommunity recommendations for a specific title
anilist_listA user's anime/manga list, filtered by status
anilist_lookupCheck if a specific title is on a user's list
anilist_statsWatching/reading statistics, top genres, score distribution
anilist_tasteGenerate a taste profile from your completed list
anilist_pickPersonalized "what to watch next" from your backlog, seasonal lineup, or discovery pool
anilist_compareCompare taste compatibility between two users
anilist_wrappedYear-in-review summary
anilist_explain"Why would I like this?" - score a title against your taste profile
anilist_similarFind titles similar to a given anime or manga
anilist_sequelsSequels airing this season for titles you've completed
anilist_watch_orderViewing order for a franchise
anilist_sessionPlan a viewing session within a time budget
anilist_mal_importImport a MyAnimeList user's list and generate recommendations
anilist_kitsu_importImport a Kitsu user's list and generate recommendations
anilist_taste_cardGenerate a shareable taste profile card as a PNG image
anilist_compat_cardGenerate a compatibility card comparing two users as a PNG image
anilist_staffStaff credits and voice actors for a title
anilist_staff_searchSearch for a person by name and see all their works
anilist_studio_searchSearch for a studio and see their productions
anilist_scheduleAiring schedule and next episode countdown
anilist_airingUpcoming episodes for titles you're currently watching
anilist_charactersSearch characters by name with appearances and VAs
anilist_whoamiCheck authentication status and score format
anilist_profileView a user's profile, bio, favourites, and stats
anilist_feedRecent activity from a user's feed
anilist_reviewsCommunity reviews for a title
anilist_favouriteToggle favourite on anime, manga, character, staff, or studio
anilist_activityPost a text activity to your feed
anilist_group_pickFind anime/manga for a group to watch together
anilist_shared_planningFind overlap between two users' planning lists
anilist_follow_suggestionsRank followed users by taste compatibility
anilist_reactLike or reply to an activity
anilist_calibrationPer-genre scoring bias vs community consensus
anilist_dropsDrop pattern analysis - genre/tag clusters and median drop point
anilist_evolutionHow your taste shifted across 2-year time windows
anilist_completionistFranchise completion tracking via relation graph
anilist_seasonal_statsPer-season pick/finish/drop rates
anilist_paceEstimated completion date for currently watching titles
anilist_update_progressUpdate episode or chapter progress
anilist_add_to_listAdd a title to your list with a status
anilist_rateScore a title (0-10)
anilist_delete_from_listRemove an entry from your list
anilist_undoUndo the last write operation
anilist_unscoredList completed but unscored titles for batch scoring
anilist_batch_updateBulk filter + action on list entries (dry-run default)

How to install the Ani-mcp Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ani-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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