yuna0x0/anilist-mcp

npx -y anilist-mcp
docker pull ghcr.io/yuna0x0/anilist-mcp
pnpm run start:http for self-hosted HTTP transport

Usage

• •Add {"command":"npx","args":["-y","anilist-mcp"],"env":{"ANILIST_TOKEN":"your_api_token"}} to mcpServers
• •"Can you search for anime similar to 'Bocchi the Rock!'?"
• •"What anime has Studio Ghibli produced? Can you list their most popular works?"

Key features

• ✓Search for anime, manga, characters, staff, studios, users, and activities
• ✓Detailed media, character, staff, studio, and user profile information
• ✓User list management and favourites (requires login token)
• ✓Birthday lookup for characters and staff
• ✓Genres, media tags, site statistics, threads, and activity feeds
• ✓Dual HTTP and STDIO transports with cloud deployment readiness

Best for

Anime and manga enthusiasts who want to query AniList and manage their lists through an AI assistant

Caveats

• ⚠ANILIST_TOKEN is optional but required for mutating (favourite/list/update) operations
• ⚠If self-hosting the HTTP transport with a pre-configured token, protect the endpoint and add auth
• ⚠Requires Node.js 18+