MyAnimeList MCP Server

Name: MyAnimeList MCP Server
Author: nicoaguerrero

@nicoaguerrero

Repository

About MyAnimeList MCP Server

#anime #mcp #manga #myanimelist #model-context-protocol

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "myanimelist": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "<path to your project>",
        "run",
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is MyAnimeList MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that enables LLM clients to access and interact with the MyAnimeList API, supporting anime, manga, and user data operations.

How to use MyAnimeList MCP Server?

Install via Smithery or manually by adding the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json using uv to run main.py. Restart Claude Desktop and use the available tools to interact with MyAnimeList.

Key features of MyAnimeList MCP Server

Search and filter anime and manga
Retrieve detailed anime and manga info by ID
Access anime and manga rankings
Get seasonal anime and user lists
Authenticated user profile and list management

Use cases of MyAnimeList MCP Server

Query anime or manga by search terms and filters
View detailed information, recommendations, and studios for an anime
Check current seasonal anime for a given year and season
Manage a logged‑in user’s anime or manga list
Retrieve a user’s public anime or manga list by username

FAQ from MyAnimeList MCP Server

What authentication is required for some tools?

Tools like get_suggested_anime, update_myanimelist, delete_myanimelist_item, update_mymangalist, delete_mymangalist_item, and get_user_profile require a MyAnimeList API token.

How do I get a MyAnimeList API token?

Go to your MyAnimeList profile settings under API, create a new client ID with type “web”, set the redirect URL to http://localhost:8080/callback, then copy the client ID and secret into your .env file.

What runtimes are required?

The server runs using uv and main.py. The README shows it works with Claude Desktop; other MCP clients are also supported though no specific instructions are given.

Where does data come from?

All data is fetched from the official MyAnimeList API v2. No data is stored locally by this server.

Are there any known limits?

The README does not mention any rate limits or other restrictions beyond requiring authentication for certain endpoints.

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