AniList MCP Server

AniList MCP provides a comprehensive interface to the AniList API, enabling AI assistants to search, retrieve, and interact with anime, manga, character, staff, and user data. The server supports detailed information retrieval, user profile access, and for authenticated users, the ability to update lists, post activities, and manage favorites. With support for advanced filtering options and comprehensive search capabilities, this MCP allows AI assistants to provide rich, contextual information about Japanese animation and comics, helping users discover new content, track their watching/reading progress, and engage with the anime community.

Overview

The AniList MCP server provides access to the AniList API, allowing AI assistants to retrieve and interact with anime, manga, character, staff, and user data. This integration enables rich conversations about Japanese animation and comics with comprehensive data access.

Installation Options

Using Smithery (Recommended)

The easiest way to install the AniList MCP server is via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @yuna0x0/anilist-mcp --client claude

For other MCP clients, you can list available clients and specify your preferred one:

# List available clients
npx -y @smithery/cli list clients
# Install to other clients
npx -y @smithery/cli install @yuna0x0/anilist-mcp --client <client_name>

Using mcp-get

Alternatively, you can install using mcp-get:

npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest install anilist-mcp

Manual Installation

To manually install the AniList MCP server:

Add the server configuration to your client's configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "anilist-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ANILIST_TOKEN": "your_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart your client application
The AniList tools will now be available to your AI assistant

Note: The ANILIST_TOKEN environment variable is optional and only required for operations that need authentication (like updating lists or posting activities). You can remove the env object entirely if you don't need these features.

Authentication (Optional)

Some features require authentication with an AniList account. To get an API token:

Go to AniList settings
Click "Create New Client"
Use https://anilist.co/api/v2/oauth/pin as your client's "Redirect URL"
Save the client
Navigate to https://anilist.co/api/v2/oauth/authorize?client_id={clientID}&response_type=token, replacing {clientID} with your client ID
Log in and copy the generated token
Add this token to your configuration as shown above

Usage Examples

Here are some examples of how to use the AniList MCP with an AI assistant:

Basic Anime Search

Can you search for anime similar to "Bocchi the Rock!"?

Character Information

Can you tell me about the character Hitori Gotou?

Studio Works Comparison

What anime has Studio Ghibli produced? Can you list their most popular works?

User Profile and Lists

Can you show me the anime list for user "example_username"?

Debugging

For testing and debugging, you can use the MCP Inspector:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector -e ANILIST_TOKEN=your_api_token npx anilist-mcp

Then open your browser to the provided URL (usually http://127.0.0.1:6274) to access the MCP Inspector interface.

Docker Support

The AniList MCP server is also available as a Docker container:

docker pull yuna0x0/anilist-mcp

This can be useful for deployment in containerized environments.

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AniList MCP Server

get_genres

get_media_tags

get_site_statistics

get_studio

favourite_studio

delete_activity

get_activity

get_user_activity

post_message_activity

post_text_activity

get_user_anime_list

get_user_manga_list

add_list_entry

remove_list_entry

update_list_entry

get_anime

get_manga

favourite_anime

favourite_manga

get_character

get_staff

favourite_character

favourite_staff

get_todays_birthday_characters

get_todays_birthday_staff

get_recommendation

get_recommendations_for_media

search_activity

search_anime

search_manga

search_character

search_staff

search_studio

search_user

get_thread

get_thread_comments

delete_thread

get_user_profile

get_user_stats

get_full_user_info

get_user_recent_activity

get_authorized_user

follow_user

update_user