AnkiMCP Server
Install the Anki addon to host a local MCP HTTP server inside Anki so assistants access your collection on 127.0.0.1:3141 with optional remote tunnel.
Overview
Anki MCP Server Addon is a Build-phase MCP integration that runs inside Anki and exposes your collection on a local HTTP MCP endpoint with optional tunnel.
What is this MCP server?
- Local MCP HTTP server default http://127.0.0.1:3141/
- Auto-starts when Anki opens; toolbar ● AnkiMCP tunnel state indicator
- Remote access via Cloudflare Tunnel, ngrok, or built-in tunnel
- First-run download of pydantic_core (~2MB) from PyPI for platform binaries
- Part of ankimcp.ai alongside the standalone npm MCP server
- Default local URL http://127.0.0.1:3141/
- First-run pydantic_core download about 2MB from PyPI
- Compatible with Cloudflare Tunnel, ngrok, and built-in tunnel options
Community signal: 49 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Running a separate MCP bridge while Anki must stay open anyway adds friction and another process to babysit.
Who is it for?
Anki-first learners who want zero extra daemon, auto-start on app launch, and optional remote tunnel from the same addon.
Skip if: Headless servers without Anki UI, or users who prefer only the npm MCP server without installing Anki addons.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After installing the addon, Anki serves MCP on 127.0.0.1:3141 (and optional HTTPS tunnel) so agents use your live collection immediately.
- Always-on local MCP endpoint tied to the open Anki profile
- Optional public HTTPS access via tunnel providers or built-in tunnel
- Visible connection state via AnkiMCP toolbar indicator
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Journey fit
Installing and wiring a localhost MCP endpoint inside your dev stack is a Build integrations task, even though the payoff is Grow-phase learning. The addon is an integration layer (HTTP + MCP + optional tunnel), not the flashcard pedagogy itself.
How it compares
In-process Anki addon MCP host, not the standalone npm server and not a cloud-hosted deck API.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is ai.ankimcp/anki-mcp-server-addon for?
It is for Anki desktop users who want the MCP server embedded in Anki with local HTTP and optional remote tunnel access.
When should I use ai.ankimcp/anki-mcp-server-addon?
Use it when you keep Anki open during work and want MCP clients to connect automatically without managing a separate Node service.
How do I add ai.ankimcp/anki-mcp-server-addon to my agent?
Install the addon in Anki, allow the first-run pydantic_core fetch, confirm http://127.0.0.1:3141/ in the toolbar indicator, then point your MCP client at that local (or tunneled) URL.