Anki MCP Server

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About Anki MCP Server

An MCP server for Anki

Anki MCP Server config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

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Anki MCP Server tools

Marks cards with given card IDs as answered and gives them an ease score between 1 (Again) and 4 (Easy)

Creates a new card in the Default Anki deck

Returns n number of cards currently due for review

Returns n number of cards from new

Overview

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

Frequently asked questions

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.

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