Anki MCP Server
local-only server
The server can only run on the client’s local machine because it depends on local resources.
Integrations
Allows interaction with Anki via AnkiConnect plugin, providing access to decks and note models, and enabling creation and management of Anki flashcard notes both individually and in bulk.
anki-mcp MCP Server
A server to integrate with Anki via the AnkiConnect plugin
This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that integrates with Anki via the AnkiConnect plugin. It demonstrates core MCP concepts by providing:
- Resources representing Anki decks and note models with URIs
- Tools for creating and managing Anki notes
- Integration with AnkiConnect API
Features
Resources
- List and access Anki decks via
anki://decks/{id}URIs - List and access note models via
anki://models/{id}URIs - JSON representation of Anki objects
Tools
listDecks- Get names of all deckslistModels- Get names of all note modelsgetModel- Get details of a specific note modeladdNote- Create a single note- Specify deck name, model name, fields and tags
addNotes- Create multiple notes in bulk- Create many notes with specified parameters
Development
Install dependencies:
Build the server:
For development with auto-rebuild:
Installation
To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:
On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:
The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.
This server cannot be installed
A TypeScript-based server that integrates with Anki via the AnkiConnect plugin, allowing you to manage flashcard decks, note models, and create Anki notes using natural language.