Documentation
Welcome to Anki MCP documentation.
What is Anki MCP?
Anki MCP lets AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT talk to your Anki flashcards. Think of it as a bridge between your AI assistant and your study cards.
What can it do?
- Review cards - Study with your AI assistant guiding you
- Create notes - Ask AI to make flashcards from what you’re learning
- Search cards - Find specific cards or topics
- Manage decks - Organize your study materials
Choose Your Setup
Pick the one that matches how you use AI:
Desktop Mode (Claude Desktop)
Best for: Claude Desktop users
Install once, use anytime. One-click installation with the MCPB bundle.
MCP Clients Mode
Best for: Cursor IDE, Cline users
Use with popular MCP desktop clients via STDIO mode. Simple NPM package configuration.
→ MCP Clients Installation Guide
Web Mode
Best for: ChatGPT, Claude.ai, or any web-based AI
Run a small server on your computer. Your web-based AI connects to it over the internet.
Important Note
Anki® is a registered trademark of Ankitects Pty Ltd. This is an independent community project not affiliated with or endorsed by Ankitects.