Anki Mcp Server

What is Anki Mcp Server?

An MCP server that connects to a locally running Anki desktop app via the Anki-Connect add-on, enabling card review and creation. It is for users who want to automate Anki study workflows, especially through AI assistants like Claude.

How to use Anki Mcp Server?

Install the Anki-Connect add-on in Anki, then clone the repository and run npm install && npm run build. Configure the built server in your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) by adding the server binary path to the mcpServers configuration file.

Key features of Anki Mcp Server

• Exposes Anki search results as MCP resources
• Provides tools to update, add, and retrieve cards
• Supports deck:current, is:due, and is:new filters
• Built with Node.js for easy local execution

Use cases of Anki Mcp Server

• Automatically fetch due cards for review in an AI chat
• Add new cards programmatically from external sources
• Mark cards as answered with a chosen ease score
• Integrate Anki study sessions into AI-driven workflows

FAQ from Anki Mcp Server

What prerequisites are needed?

You must have the Anki desktop app installed and the Anki-Connect add‑on enabled.

How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?

Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json (path varies by OS) with the command pointing to the built index.js file.

What resources does the server expose?

It exposes three search URIs: anki://search/deckcurrent, anki://search/isdue, and anki://search/isnew, returning corresponding cards.

How can I debug the server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector, which provides a browser‑based debugging URL.

Does the server require authentication or cloud services?

No. It communicates only with the local Anki instance over stdio; no external network or authentication is needed.