Version 0.3.0: Web Mode is Here!

We’re excited to announce Anki MCP 0.3.0, which brings a highly requested feature: Web Mode. Now you can use Anki MCP with any web-based AI assistant, not just Claude Desktop!

What’s New

🌐 Web Mode (HTTP Transport)

You can now connect web-based AI assistants like Claude.ai, ChatGPT, and others to your Anki collection. Just run a simple command, create a tunnel with ngrok, and you’re good to go.

npx anki-mcp-http

That’s it! The server starts, and your AI can connect through the internet.

🎯 Two Ways to Use Anki MCP

We’ve clarified the two installation modes:

Desktop Mode - For Claude Desktop users

• One-click installation with .mcpb file
• Works offline, no server needed
• Perfect for local use

Web Mode - For web-based AI assistants

• Run a local server with one command
• Connect any AI that supports custom tools
• Access Anki from anywhere

🛠️ Easy Command-Line Interface

The new CLI makes it simple to customize your setup:

# Use default settings
ankimcp

# Custom port
ankimcp --port 8080

# Connect to AnkiConnect on another machine
ankimcp --anki-connect http://192.168.1.100:8765

📦 Available on npm

Install globally for the shortest command:

npm install -g anki-mcp-http
ankimcp

Or use it without installation:

npx anki-mcp-http

Why This Matters

Before this release, Anki MCP only worked with Claude Desktop. Now you can:

• Use it with Claude.ai in your browser
• Try it with ChatGPT (if/when they support custom connectors)
• Connect any AI assistant that supports MCP or custom tools
• Access your Anki collection from any device

Technical Improvements

Behind the scenes, we’ve also:

• Implemented Streamable HTTP transport (SSE is deprecated)
• Simplified the architecture to a single dist/ directory
• Added automatic version syncing between package.json and manifest.json
• Created separate entry points for STDIO and HTTP modes
• Added startup banner showing configuration

Get Started

Ready to try Web Mode?

→ Web Installation Guide

Still using Claude Desktop? Nothing changes for you:

→ Desktop Installation Guide

What’s Next

We’re working on making Anki MCP even better:

• More AI assistant integrations
• Improved documentation and tutorials
• Performance optimizations
• Community-requested features

Feedback Welcome

Try out the new Web Mode and let us know what you think!

• GitHub Discussions
• Discord Server
• Email Us

Happy studying! 📚

Full Changelog: v0.3.0 on GitHub