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filesystem
by modelcontextprotocol
anki-mcp-server
by nailuoGG
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File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity
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filesystem · Summary

A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.

anki-mcp-server · Summary

An MCP server for Anki flashcards via AnkiConnect, allowing LLMs to create, manage, and sync cards.

filesystem · Use cases

  • Enable AI models to read and write project files during development
  • Allow Claude or other MCP clients to browse and analyze codebases
  • Provide secure sandboxed access to specific directories for content generation

anki-mcp-server · Use cases

  • Automatically generate flashcards from study materials using LLM
  • Batch import cards from external sources into Anki
  • Sync card creation between different devices through AnkiWeb

filesystem · Install

Installation

Using NPX

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "/path/to/allowed/directory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Using Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/allowed/dir,dst=/projects/allowed/dir",
        "mcp/filesystem",
        "/projects"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code Extension

Click the installation buttons in the README to install directly in VS Code.

anki-mcp-server · Install

Installation

Prerequisites

  • Anki installed
  • AnkiConnect add-on installed in Anki

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--yes", "anki-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Or with custom AnkiConnect port:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--yes", "anki-mcp-server", "--port", "8080"]
    }
  }
}

Via Desktop Extension (.mcpb)

  1. Generate the .mcpb file: npm run pack
  2. Open Claude Desktop Settings → Extensions and drag the .mcpb file to install

Cline Configuration

Add to your VSCode settings cline_mcp_settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--yes", "anki-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
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