Anki MCP Server
Let your coding agent manage Anki decks, notes, media, and reviews through AnkiConnect so study sessions feel like a tutor, not a static drill app.
Overview
Anki MCP Server is a Grow-phase MCP server that lets AI assistants control Anki flashcards, reviews, and decks via AnkiConnect.
What is this MCP server?
- AnkiConnect bridge: adaptive review, notes, media, and deck management
- Natural-language study: explain concepts, edit cards, and adapt tone mid-session
- npm package @ankimcp/anki-mcp-server for MCP clients
- Documented Claude Desktop flows at ankimcp.ai
- Beta APIs—expect breaking changes; check GitHub test workflow before upgrades
- Beta release on npm as @ankimcp/anki-mcp-server
- Documented AnkiConnect surface: review, notes, media, decks
- Public test workflow badge on GitHub
Community signal: 320 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Static flashcard apps do not explain mistakes or help you rewrite cards while you are deep in a coding session.
Who is it for?
Indie hackers who already use Anki and want Claude or Cursor to tutor, generate cards from what they are learning, and maintain decks hands-free.
Skip if: Teams without Anki desktop, builders who need a hosted quiz product, or anyone who cannot run AnkiConnect locally.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After install, your agent can run adaptive reviews, create notes with media, and manage decks from the same chat you use to build your product.
- Agent-driven review and tutoring sessions against your collection
- Programmatic note, media, and deck changes from chat
- Repeatable MCP wiring documented for Claude-style clients
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Journey fit
Canonical shelf is Grow because spaced-repetition study is ongoing compounding for solo builders, even though cards often support Build and Validate learning. Content captures memorization, explanations, and deck authoring—the core outcome—not analytics dashboards or support tickets.
How it compares
AnkiConnect-backed MCP integration for study automation, not a standalone LMS skill or browser automation server.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is ai.ankimcp/anki-mcp-server for?
It is for Anki users who want MCP-capable assistants to drive reviews, note creation, media, and deck operations through AnkiConnect.
When should I use ai.ankimcp/anki-mcp-server?
Use it when you study technical or business material alongside shipping and want the agent to explain, edit, and schedule cards instead of only showing prompts.
How do I add ai.ankimcp/anki-mcp-server to my agent?
Install @ankimcp/anki-mcp-server from npm, ensure Anki with AnkiConnect is running, register the MCP server in Claude Desktop or your agent’s MCP config, then follow examples at ankimcp.ai.