Description

MCP server bridging AI assistants with Anki spaced repetition flashcard application. Provides comprehensive tools for card review (get due cards, present, record ratings), note management (create, search, update, delete with Anki query syntax), deck operations (list, create), media handling (upload/download audio/images), model template access, and AnkiWeb synchronization. Transforms study sessions into dynamic conversations where AI can explain concepts and adapt to learning style. Built with NestJS, supports STDIO and HTTP modes, requires Node.js 20+.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/ankimcp/anki-mcp-server

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file to enable this MCP server:

Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Config file location: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}