Anki MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZURE_API_KEY | No | Your Azure API key for audio features | |
| ANKI_MEDIA_DIR | No | Path to your Anki media directory (collection.media folder) |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| anki_add_noteC | Add a flashcard to an Anki deck |
| anki_add_notesC | Add multiple flashcards to an Anki deck |
| anki_create_deckC | Create a new Anki deck |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 3 tools
The tools have overlapping purposes, as 'anki_add_note' and 'anki_add_notes' both handle adding flashcards, which could cause confusion for an agent deciding between single vs. batch operations. However, the descriptions clarify the distinction (single vs. multiple), mitigating some ambiguity. The 'anki_create_deck' tool is clearly distinct, focusing on deck management rather than note addition.
All tool names follow a consistent 'anki_' prefix and snake_case pattern (e.g., anki_add_note, anki_add_notes, anki_create_deck), with clear verb_noun structures. This predictability makes it easy for agents to understand and navigate the tool set without confusion from mixed conventions.
With only 3 tools, the server feels thin for managing Anki flashcards, a domain that typically involves operations like updating, deleting, reviewing, or searching notes and decks. The count is too low for the apparent scope, lacking essential CRUD lifecycle coverage beyond basic creation, which may limit agent functionality.
The tool set is severely incomplete for Anki management, covering only note addition and deck creation. Obvious gaps include updating or deleting notes/decks, listing or searching existing content, and handling reviews or scheduling—core aspects of flashcard workflows. This will likely cause agent failures when trying to perform common tasks beyond initial setup.