anki-mcp-server-integration

Manage Anki flashcards through Model Context Protocol for review and card creation.

7|2|Updated May 16, 2026

Search Tags:#mcp #spaced repetition #flashcards #deck management #anki #ai study assistant #media import

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npx skills add https://github.com/Aradotso/mcp-skills --skill anki-mcp-server-integration

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Skill: anki-mcp-server-integration
Source: https://github.com/Aradotso/mcp-skills/tree/main/skills/anki-mcp-server-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aradotso/mcp-skills --skill anki-mcp-server-integration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the manual effort of reviewing, creating, and maintaining Anki flashcards by letting an AI assistant interact with your Anki decks through Model Context Protocol.

Core Features & Use Cases

Interactive review workflows: Sync, fetch due cards, present them, and rate learning outcomes to drive spaced repetition.
Deck and note management: Create nested decks, list decks with stats, search notes, and update or delete notes safely.
Card creation and media handling: Add notes in batches (up to 100), import images/audio into Anki media, and update note fields with uploaded media.
Use cases: “Help me review my deck in Spanish” and “Create 10 Arabic vocab cards with RTL content,” including updating existing cards and attaching media.

Quick Start

Configure an MCP client with an Anki MCP server (STDIO mode) and tell your assistant: “Help me review my Spanish deck and rate the cards as I go.”

Frequently Asked Questions about anki-mcp-server-integration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I use an AI assistant to review my Anki due cards?▼

To review Anki due cards with an AI assistant, this Skill syncs your decks via AnkiConnect, fetches due cards, presents them interactively, and applies spaced repetition ratings to update your learning schedule automatically.

Can I batch import vocabulary into Anki using an AI assistant?▼

Yes, you can batch import vocabulary into Anki by having the AI assistant use the addNotes tool to create up to 100 notes at once, supporting specialized content like right-to-left Arabic text and media attachments.

How does Model Context Protocol work with Anki flashcards?▼

Model Context Protocol connects an AI assistant to an AnkiConnect-backed MCP server, exposing tools like listDecks, findNotes, and storeMediaFile so the AI can manage flashcards, search notes, and handle media directly.

Do I need AnkiConnect to manage flashcards via MCP?▼

Yes, AnkiConnect is required as the backend for the MCP server, providing the necessary API interface to execute deck management, note creation, and card rating operations from your AI assistant.

What is the best way to attach media to existing Anki notes via AI?▼

The best way to attach media to existing Anki notes is to use the storeMediaFile tool to upload images or audio, then use updateNoteFields to link that media directly into the target note fields.

What are the limitations of managing Anki decks through an AI assistant?▼

A key limitation is that batch note creation is capped at 100 notes per operation, and the workflow depends entirely on a stable connection to a running AnkiConnect instance for all MCP tool executions.