mcp-kitsu
Provides tools to search for anime and manga, retrieve entries by ID, list top anime and manga, and list categories (genres/themes) from the Kitsu anime and manga catalogue.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-kitsusearch for anime called 'Spirited Away'"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
@pipeworx/kitsu
Kitsu MCP — anime + manga catalogue (JSON:API). Keyless.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 1394+ live data sources.
Tools
search_anime(query, limit?)search_manga(query, limit?)anime(id)— full anime entry by idmanga(id)— full manga entry by idtop_anime(by?, limit?)— top anime (by popularityRank | ratingRank)top_manga(by?, limit?)— top mangacategories(limit?)— list categories
Related MCP server: Kitsu MCP Server
Data source
https://kitsu.io/api/edge/
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"kitsu": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/kitsu/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 1394+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Kitsu data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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