AniList MCP

What it does

Connects your AI assistant to the AniList API, enabling it to retrieve and interact with a vast database of anime, manga, characters, and staff information. It allows the AI to search for media, check user lists, and retrieve detailed metadata about the anime industry.

Tools

• search_anime/manga/character/staff: Search for specific entries using query terms and filters.
• get_anime/manga/character/staff: Retrieve detailed information for a specific ID.
• get_user_anime_list/manga_list: Access a user's tracked media.
• add/update/remove_list_entry: Manage the user's personal AniList lists (requires login).
• get_recommendations_for_media: Find similar anime or manga based on AniList data.
• get_todays_birthday_characters/staff: Discover which industry figures or characters have birthdays today.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop
• Smithery