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Anki MCP Server

Anki MCP Server updates local notes through AnkiConnect, with AnkiWeb synchronization kept as a separately confirmed step.

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MCP server

Extended access

Why this level

  • The agent edits or deletes collection notes; confirmed synchronization can merge or overwrite AnkiWeb data.
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nailuogg/anki-mcp-serverAuthor:nailuoGG

Install

In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI

npx skillfoxx add mcp/nailuogg-anki-mcp-server

Detects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.

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Access and checks

How we review

Extended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.

  • The agent edits or deletes collection notes; confirmed synchronization can merge or overwrite AnkiWeb data.

This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.

What it does

Anki MCP Server connects an agent to a local collection through AnkiConnect. It reads and creates notes, updates tags and organizes decks, with note-type inspection before batch imports. Tools also create decks and note types. AnkiWeb synchronization requires explicit confirmation because full sync can affect local and remote collections. A separate skill guides Claude Code workflows.

Who it is for. Anki teachers and learners preparing structured notes for review before deck import.

Good fit when

  • A teacher turns study material into notes of a selected type.
  • Before importing, the agent searches for duplicates and reads the existing field structure.
  • A group of notes needs tags or field values updated.
  • After approved changes, the user separately confirms collection synchronization.

Not a fit when

  • AnkiConnect is unavailable but direct AnkiWeb editing is expected.
  • Deletion or full sync would run without review.
  • The task requires a full review-and-rating session through this toolset.

Example request

Inspect this deck’s note type and draft five cards. Check duplicates and wait for approval before adding them.

MCP

Transport
stdio
Authentication
not required

Limitations

Anki, the AnkiConnect add-on and Node.js 20.11 or newer are required. Ordinary stdio connections should use the npm server; launching the packaged mcpb that way emits unrelated metadata and breaks the protocol. A successful sync response means Anki accepted the request, while a blocking dialog may leave it queued. Created fields must match the selected note type, so inspect its schema before batch writes.

How to disable. Disable the MCP connection and any installed skill. Review collection changes and backups before further synchronization.

FAQ

How do I check connectivity?

Call `anki_check_connection` and inspect AnkiConnect and its port if unavailable.

How do I discover note fields?

Call `anki_list_note_types`, then `anki_get_note_type_info` for the selected type. Use the returned field names when creating a note.

Why not launch mcpb directly?

Its output contains Electron metadata. Use the npm package for stdio.

Does sync success prove AnkiWeb received data?

No. Check blocking dialogs and actual sync completion in Anki.

Is there a Claude Code skill?

Yes. It supplies tool guidance but still needs the MCP server.

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