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Jikan MCP server

mrfentmen/jikan-mcp

Search anime and manga from MyAnimeList through the Jikan API. No key required.

288 npm downloads / month

Install Jikan in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add jikan -- npx -y jikan-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jikan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "jikan-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Jikan MCP server do?

Search anime and manga from MyAnimeList through the Jikan API. No key required.

Is the Jikan MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Jikan run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Jikan to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add jikan -- npx -y jikan-mcp

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