Anki MCP Server
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Anki MCP Server is an implementation that connects to a locally running Anki, providing card review and creation. It is designed to work with the Anki desktop app and the Anki-Connect add-on.
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What is Anki MCP Server?
An Anki MCP server that allows interaction with a local Anki installation for card review and creation through the Model Context Protocol.
How to use Anki MCP Server?
- Install the Anki desktop app and the Anki-Connect add-on. 2. Install the server dependencies using
npm install. 3. Build the server usingnpm run build. 4. Configure Claude Desktop (or another MCP-compatible application) to use the server by adding the server config. 5. Use the provided resources and tools to interact with your Anki cards.
Key features of Anki MCP Server
Card review
Card creation
Due card retrieval
New card retrieval
Card answering and ease adjustment
Use cases of Anki MCP Server
Integrating Anki with other applications
Automated card review workflows
Creating cards programmatically
Building custom Anki interfaces
Using Anki with Claude Desktop
FAQ from Anki MCP Server
What is Anki-Connect?
What is Anki-Connect?
Anki-Connect is an add-on for the Anki desktop app that allows external applications to interact with Anki's data and functionality.
How do I install Anki-Connect?
How do I install Anki-Connect?
You can install Anki-Connect through the Anki add-ons menu by searching for it and installing it.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for communication between applications.
How do I debug the MCP server?
How do I debug the MCP server?
Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector.
Where do I configure the server?
Where do I configure the server?
The server is configured in the Claude Desktop config file, or the config file of whatever MCP-compatible application you are using.