AniList MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install AniList in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http anilist https://server.smithery.ai/@yuna0x0/anilist-mcp/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@yuna0x0/anilist-mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add anilist -- npx -y anilist-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

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

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add anilist -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/yuna0x0/anilist-mcp:1.4.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/yuna0x0/anilist-mcp:1.4.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/yuna0x0/anilist-mcp/releases/download/v1.4.0/anilist-mcp-1.4.0.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download anilist-mcp-1.4.0.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the AniList MCP server do?

Anime and manga information from the AniList API.

Is the AniList MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does AniList run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add AniList to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http anilist https://server.smithery.ai/@yuna0x0/anilist-mcp/mcp

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