An MCP server that connects to Anki using AnkiConnect
npm install anki-mcpThis is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with AnkiConnect to enable AI tools like Claude or Cursor to create flashcards in Anki via local tooling.
It supports:
- ✅ Creating new Anki decks
- ✅ Adding single notes (cards)
- ✅ Adding multiple notes at once
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To enable communication between this MCP server and Anki, you'll need to install the AnkiConnect plugin in your Anki desktop app.
1. Open Anki Desktop (not AnkiWeb or the mobile app).
2. Go to the menu: Tools → Add-ons.
3. Click on Get Add-ons....
4. Enter the following code:
``
2055492159
5. Click , then restart Anki.
You should now see AnkiConnect listed in your installed add-ons.
To verify it's running, open your browser and visit:
`
http://127.0.0.1:8765
You should see:json`
{"apiVersion": "AnkiConnect v.6"}
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To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file:
Make sure to run npm run build first to generate the dist/index.js file.
Replace /absolute/path/to/anki-mcp/dist/index.js with the full absolute path to the compiled file on your system.
`json`
{
"mcpServers": {
"anki": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/anki-mcp/dist/index.js"
]
}
}
}
> 💡 You can adapt the paths based on your machine and environment.
Once added, restart Claude Desktop and you should see your tool available inside Claude’s "Tools" tab.
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| Tool Name | Description |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| anki_create_deck | Create a new Anki deck |anki_add_note
| | Add a single flashcard to a deck |anki_add_notes` | Add multiple flashcards at once |
|
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