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Anki-MCP MCP Server: Seamless Sync & Secure Backup

Mirror your Anki progress effortlessly—MCP Server syncs seamlessly, backs up securely, and scales smartly for uninterrupted learning. Stay sharp, stay organized.

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About Anki-MCP MCP Server

What is Anki-MCP MCP Server: Seamless Sync & Secure Backup?

Anki-MCP MCP Server is a TypeScript-based middleware that bridges Anki desktop applications with external tools via the AnkiConnect API. It enables programmatic access to Anki's core functionalities by exposing resources like decks and note models through standardized URIs, while ensuring secure data handling and cross-platform synchronization capabilities.

How to Use Anki-MCP MCP Server: Seamless Sync & Secure Backup?

Deploy the server by following these steps:

  1. Install dependencies: npm install
  2. Build the production bundle: npm run build
  3. Configure Claude Desktop by editing claude_desktop_config.json to point to your built server binary
  4. Use the npm run watch command during development for hot-reloading

For troubleshooting, leverage the built-in MCP Inspector tool to monitor server communications.

Anki-MCP MCP Server Features

Key Features of Anki-MCP MCP Server: Seamless Sync & Secure Backup?

  • URI-Based Resource Access: Direct manipulation of decks via anki://decks/{id} and models via anki://models/{id}
  • Programmatic Note Operations: Bulk note creation with addNotes() and precise model introspection through getModel()
  • Format Compatibility: Exports Anki objects in standardized JSON format for easy integration
  • Production-Ready APIs: Battle-tested endpoints for deck listing (listDecks()), model management, and secure data transmission

Use Cases of Anki-MCP MCP Server: Seamless Sync & Secure Backup?

Common implementations include:

  • Automated note synchronization across multiple Anki instances
  • Batch processing of learning materials from CSV/JSON sources
  • Version-controlled backups using programmatic access to model definitions
  • Integration with AI tools for smart card generation and review scheduling

Anki-MCP MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Anki-MCP MCP Server: Seamless Sync & Secure Backup?

Does this require AnkiConnect?
Yes, the server acts as a proxy layer over AnkiConnect's existing API surface
What platforms are supported?
Works on Windows/macOS/Linux as long as Node.js 18+ is installed
How is security handled?
Data flows are confined to local processes, and sensitive operations require explicit API authorization
Can I use this with cloud storage?
Yes, pair with existing sync services through programmatic note export/import workflows

Content

anki-mcp MCP Server

A server to integrate with Anki via the AnkiConnect plugin

This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that integrates with Anki via the AnkiConnect plugin. It demonstrates core MCP concepts by providing:

  • Resources representing Anki decks and note models with URIs
  • Tools for creating and managing Anki notes
  • Integration with AnkiConnect API

Features

Resources

  • List and access Anki decks via anki://decks/{id} URIs
  • List and access note models via anki://models/{id} URIs
  • JSON representation of Anki objects

Tools

  • listDecks - Get names of all decks
  • listModels - Get names of all note models
  • getModel - Get details of a specific note model
  • addNote - Create a single note
    • Specify deck name, model name, fields and tags
  • addNotes - Create multiple notes in bulk
    • Create many notes with specified parameters

Development

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the server:

npm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

npm run watch

Installation

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["d:\\anki-mcp-server\\build\\index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

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