anilist-mcp

Overview

This MCP server interfaces with the AniList API to enable LLM clients to access anime, manga, character, staff, and user data. It offers both STDIO and HTTP transport modes with flexible configuration options including API token authentication. The server provides extensive tools for searching, retrieving detailed information, managing user lists, and performing various anime-related operations.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• get_genres

  Get all available genres on AniList

  Try:List all available anime genres on AniListTry:What genres are available on AniList?
• search_anime

  Search for anime with query term and filters

  Try:Search for anime similar to 'Bocchi the Rock!'Try:Find action anime with over 1000 users
• get_anime

  Get detailed information about an anime by its AniList ID

  Try:Get details for anime with ID 21089Try:Tell me about the anime with ID 53118
• get_character

  Get information about a character by their AniList ID

  Try:Get information about character Hitori GotouTry:Tell me about character with ID 118151
• get_user_profile

  Get a user's AniList profile

  Try:Get the profile for user 'yuna0x0'Try:Show me information about user anilist-user
• get_user_anime_list

  Get a user's anime list

  Try:Get the anime list for user 'yuna0x0'Try:Show me anime watched by anilist-user
• search_character

  Search for characters based on a query term

  Try:Search for characters named 'Hitori'Try:Find characters from 'Bocchi the Rock!'
• get_staff

  Get information about staff member by their AniList ID

  Try:Get information about director with ID 1Try:Tell me about voice actor with ID 100
• search_studio

  Search for studios based on a query term

  Try:Search for Studio GhibliTry:Find anime studios in Japan
• get_studio

  Get information about a studio by its AniList ID or name

  Try:Get information about Studio GhibliTry:Tell me about studio with ID 16
• get_activity

  Get a specific AniList activity by its ID

  Try:Get activity with ID 12345Try:Show me the activity with ID 67890
• get_recommendation

  Get an AniList recommendation by its ID

  Try:Get recommendation with ID 42Try:Show me the recommendation with ID 17

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Installation

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

FAQ

Do I need an API token to use this server?

An API token is optional. It's only required for operations that require login, such as modifying lists, favoriting content, or posting activities.

Can I self-host this MCP server?

Yes, the server supports HTTP transport for self-hosting. You can run it locally with 'pnpm run start:http' or deploy it to any cloud platform that supports Node.js server applications.

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