Is io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp safe to use?

io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp?

io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp do?

io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp provides 8 tools: get_decks, manage_flashcards, study_sessions, manage_decks, get_analytics and 3 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp?

io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp actively maintained?

io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 6 days ago. It has 9 GitHub stars.

io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp

@arielbk/anki-mcp

MCP server for integrating with Anki flashcards through conversational AI

9 209/wk 8 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Actively maintained

Last commit 6d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

8 tools · ~419 tok

Grade A · 0.2% of 200K ctx

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki": {
      "env": {
        "ANKI_CONNECT_HOST": "localhost",
        "ANKI_CONNECT_PORT": "8765"
      },
      "args": [
        "--verbose"
      ],
      "command": "anki-mcp"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp does

Transform your Anki flashcard experience with AI! This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server bridges your Anki flashcard collection with AI assistants like Claude, enabling natural conversations about your study materials.

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Tools (8)

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~419 tokens total

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Is io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp safe to use?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp do?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp provides 8 tools: get_decks, manage_flashcards, study_sessions, manage_decks, get_analytics and 3 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 6 days ago. It has 9 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki": {
      "env": {
        "ANKI_CONNECT_HOST": "localhost",
        "ANKI_CONNECT_PORT": "8765"
      },
      "args": [
        "--verbose"
      ],
      "command": "anki-mcp"
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp does

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y '@arielbk/anki-mcp' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

🧠 Anki MCP

🚀 What Can You Do?

Imagine having an AI tutor that knows your entire flashcard collection and can:

📚 Interactive Learning

"Quiz me on Japanese vocabulary I haven't seen in 3 days"
"Test me on challenging cards from my medical deck"
"Show me cards I've been struggling with recently"

✨ Smart Content Creation

"Create flashcards about photosynthesis with diagrams"
"Turn this PDF chapter into spaced repetition cards"
"Generate cloze deletion cards from my lecture notes"

🔍 Powerful Analytics

"Which topics am I struggling with most?"
"Show me my study patterns for the last month"
"What's my retention rate for different card types?"

🎯 Bulk Operations

"Tag all my chemistry cards with 'exam-prep'"
"Move cards with low retention to an intensive review deck"
"Find and fix duplicate cards across my decks"

🎯 Features

🎯 Smart Tool Design: Intuitive, high-level tools designed specifically for AI agents
💬 Natural Conversations: Talk to Claude about your flashcards like you would a study buddy
⚡ Lightning Fast: Efficient operations that don't bog down your AI assistant
📦 Bulk Operations: Update thousands of cards at once with simple commands
📊 Study Insights: Deep analytics on your learning progress and patterns
🎨 Rich Media: Full support for images, audio, and other media in your cards
🔍 Powerful Search: Leverage Anki's advanced search syntax through natural language
🔒 Rock Solid: Fully typed TypeScript with comprehensive error handling

🛠 Technical Stack

Node.js: Runtime environment (18+ required)
TypeScript: Type safety and developer experience
MCP SDK: Model Context Protocol implementation
yanki-connect: 🙏 Fully-typed, isomorphic AnkiConnect API client
tsup: Fast TypeScript bundler
PNPM: Efficient package manager

Special thanks to the yanki-connect library for providing the robust AnkiConnect interface that powers this integration!

📋 Prerequisites

1. Install Anki

Download and install Anki if you haven't already.

2. Install AnkiConnect Plugin

Open Anki
Go to Tools → Add-ons
Click Get Add-ons...
Enter code: 2055492159
Restart Anki

📋 Version Requirements: This server requires AnkiConnect version 25.2.25.0 or newer (released 2025-02-25) for full compatibility. Most features work with older versions, but we recommend updating for the best experience.

3. Configure AnkiConnect (Optional)

AnkiConnect works out of the box, but you can customize settings:

Go to Tools → Add-ons
Select AnkiConnect and click Config
Default settings should work fine for most users

🚀 Quick Start

Option 1: Use with Claude Desktop (Recommended)

Install the package
```
npm install -g @arielbk/anki-mcp
```
Configure Claude Desktop

Edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

**mac

... View full README on GitHub

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Scored, not listed

Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

89/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−11

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked @arielbk/anki-mcp against OSV.dev.

Inventory

Tools (8)

Click any tool to inspect its schema.

~419 tokens total

Community

Reviews

Be the first to review

Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp safe to use?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp do?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp provides 8 tools: get_decks, manage_flashcards, study_sessions, manage_decks, get_analytics and 3 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.arielbk/anki-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 6 days ago. It has 9 GitHub stars.

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191 9

Arxiv Latex Mcp90

MCP server that uses arxiv-to-prompt to fetch and process arXiv LaTeX sources for precise interpretation of mathematical expressions in scientific papers.

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MCP Security Weekly

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Community

Discussion

Start a conversation

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Has anyone used this with Cursor?How do you handle auth?Any alternatives?