Anki MCP Server

Name: Anki MCP Server
Author: johwiebe

@johwiebe

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About Anki MCP Server

Anki MCP server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "anki-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Returns an overview of the Anki collection like available decks, available models and their fields

Adds new notes or updates existing ones. Allows batch adding/updating multiple notes at once.

Get the number of cards reviewed by day

Allows querying notes using the [Anki searching syntax](https://docs.ankiweb.net/searching.html)

Find card IDs matching a query in Anki

Suspend cards by their card IDs

Unsuspend cards by their card IDs

Overview

What is Anki MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants to interact with Anki, the spaced repetition flashcard software. It uses the AnkiConnect add-on to read and modify Anki collections.

How to use Anki MCP Server?

Install as a Claude Code plugin (/plugin install anki-mcp) or add manually via claude mcp add anki -- uvx anki-mcp. For Claude Desktop, add the server entry to claude_desktop_config.json. Requires Anki running with AnkiConnect installed, and uv installed on the system.

Key features of Anki MCP Server

Get collection overview: decks, models, fields
Add or update notes in batches
Retrieve number of cards reviewed per day
Search notes using Anki’s query syntax
Find card IDs matching a query
Suspend and unsuspend cards by ID
MCP resource with full search syntax documentation

Use cases of Anki MCP Server

Automatically add new flashcards from AI-generated content
Update existing notes based on AI review feedback
Query study progress (cards reviewed) via an AI assistant
Suspend or unsuspend cards as part of a personalized study workflow
Use language‑learning skill templates to create high‑quality flashcards

FAQ from Anki MCP Server

What are the dependencies to run Anki MCP Server?

Anki must be installed and running with the AnkiConnect add-on. The server itself requires uv to run.

How do I install Anki MCP Server?

The recommended method is as a Claude Code plugin using /plugin install anki-mcp. Manual setup is also supported for Claude Code (claude mcp add anki -- uvx anki-mcp) and Claude Desktop (edit claude_desktop_config.json).

Does the server require Anki to be open?

Yes. Anki must be running and the AnkiConnect add‑on must be active for the server to communicate with the Anki collection.

What data does the server access?

It reads and writes to your local Anki collection via AnkiConnect. No data is sent to external servers except through the MCP client’s own infrastructure.

Does the server support authentication or other transports?

The README only describes a command‑line MCP transport via uvx. No authentication or additional transport options are mentioned.

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