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io.github.GavMason/ani-mcp

NPM · ANI-MCP · SCANNED AUG 3

A smart MCP server for AniList that gets your anime/manga taste - not just API calls.

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+25 this week 65 Trust /100
Trust breakdown (6 categories)

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically from public evidence about the published package, including repeated runs of it in an isolated sandbox, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score →

Supply Chain Security87
  • No malware found by supply-chain analysis.Pass
  • Only part of the dependency tree could be resolved (181 of 188), so this covers what we could see, not the whole tree.Partial
  • No install/post-install scripts declared.Pass
  • Only part of the dependency tree could be resolved (181 of 188), so this covers what we could see, not the whole tree. View diagnostics → Partial
Provenance & Transparency19
Schema Quality & AI Usability79
  • AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
  • Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 1701 tokens (~113/item across 15 items; 15 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
  • Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management27
  • Stability observed for 8 of 30 days with no destabilising changes; credit accrues until the full window elapses.Partial
Tool Coverage100
  • 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
  • 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Capabilities100
  • Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.Pass
Install

Add this component to your MCP client. Where a client-specific snippet is available, pick your client below and copy it straight into your config; otherwise use the connection detail shown.

npm · ani-mcp

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add gavmason-ani-mcp -- npx -y ani-mcp
# add to Codex CLI
codex mcp add gavmason-ani-mcp -- npx -y ani-mcp
// opencode.json
{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "gavmason-ani-mcp": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": [
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "ani-mcp"
      ],
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
# add to OpenClaw
openclaw mcp add gavmason-ani-mcp --command npx --arg -y --arg ani-mcp
# ~/.hermes/config.yaml
mcp_servers:
  gavmason-ani-mcp:
    command: "npx"
    args: ["-y", "ani-mcp"]
// mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gavmason-ani-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ani-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Changelog

Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.

  • 3 Aug 26 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 23 to 27. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 7 days of observed history at the previous scan, 8 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

  • 2 Aug 26 +64
    • Provenance: unverified → fail security
    • Install scripts: unverified → pass security
    • Known CVEs: unverified → partial security
    • Malware scan: unverified → pass security
    • Schema quality: unverified → excellent functional
    • Dependency health: unverified → partial functional
    • Maintenance: unverified → pass functional
    • MCP protocol: unverified → pass functional
    • Stability: unverified → 0.23 functional
    • Tool coverage: unverified → 100 functional
    • License: unverified → pass functional
    • Licence: MIT functional
  • 31 Jul 26 −22
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 30 Jul 26 −18
    • Malware scan: pass → unverified security
  • 27 Jul 26 40

    First indexed and scored.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.

Captured 3 Aug 2026 · Analysed npm/[email protected]

Provenance none

Ecosystem: npm · Outcome: none

Dependencies 181 packages

181 packages in the resolved dependency tree · 181 deprecated · 59 stale.

The dependency tree was only partially resolved, so these counts may be incomplete.

MCP tools — 15 exposed · ~1,701 tokens

The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability.

Tool Tokens
anilist_characters ~89

Search for anime/manga characters by name. Use when the user asks about a specific character, wants to know which series a character appears in, or who voices them.

NameTypeReqDescription
limitintegerNumber of results to return (default 5, max 10)
querystringyesCharacter name to search for, e.g. "Goku", "Levi Ackerman"

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_compare ~81

Compare taste profiles between two AniList users. Shows compatibility score, shared favorites, biggest disagreements, and genre divergences. Use when someone asks to compare their taste with another user.

NameTypeReqDescription
typestringCompare anime or manga taste
user1stringyesFirst AniList username
user2stringyesSecond AniList username

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_details ~122

Get full details about a specific anime or manga. Use when the user asks about a specific title and wants synopsis, score, episodes, studios, related works, and recommendations. Provide either an AniList ID (faster, exact) or a title (fuzzy match).

NameTypeReqDescription
idintegerAniList media ID (e.g. 1 for Cowboy Bebop). Use this if you know the exact ID.
titlestringSearch by title if no ID is known (e.g. "Attack on Titan"). Finds the best match.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_genres ~183

Browse top anime or manga in a specific genre. Use when the user asks for the best titles in a genre, e.g. "best romance anime" or "top thriller manga from 2023". No search term needed - discovers by genre with optional year/status/format filters.

NameTypeReqDescription
formatstringFilter by format
genrestringyesGenre to browse, e.g. "Action", "Romance", "Horror"
isAdultbooleanInclude adult (18+) content in results
limitintegerNumber of results to return (default 10, max 25)
sortstringHow to rank results
statusstringFilter by airing/publishing status
typestringBrowse anime or manga
yearintegerFilter by release year

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_list ~135

Get a user's anime or manga list, filtered by watching status. Use when the user asks about their list, what they're watching, what they've completed, or what's on their plan-to-watch. Defaults to the configured username if not provided.

NameTypeReqDescription
limitintegerMaximum entries to return (default 25, max 100)
sortstringHow to sort results
statusstringFilter by list status. CURRENT = watching/reading now.
typestringGet anime or manga list
usernamestringAniList username. Falls back to configured default if not provided.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_pick ~153

"What should I watch/read next?" Recommends from your Planning list based on your taste profile. Falls back to top-rated AniList titles if the Planning list is empty. Optionally filter by mood or max episodes.

NameTypeReqDescription
limitintegerNumber of recommendations to return (default 5, max 15)
maxEpisodesintegerFilter out series longer than this episode count
moodstringFreeform mood or vibe, e.g. "something dark", "chill and wholesome", "hype action"
typestringRecommend from anime or manga planning list
usernamestringAniList username. Falls back to configured default if not provided.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_recommendations ~106

Get community recommendations for a specific anime or manga. Use when the user asks for shows similar to a specific title, or says "I liked X, what else should I watch?" Returns titles recommended by AniList users, sorted by recommendation count.

NameTypeReqDescription
idintegerAniList media ID
limitintegerNumber of recommendations to return (default 10, max 25)
titlestringSearch by title if no ID is known

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_schedule ~70

Get the airing schedule for an anime. Use when the user asks when the next episode airs, or wants to see upcoming episode dates for a currently airing show.

NameTypeReqDescription
idintegerAniList media ID for the anime
titlestringSearch by title if no ID is known

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_search ~193

Search for anime or manga by title with optional filters. Use when the user wants to find an anime/manga by name, discover titles in a genre, or find what aired in a specific year. Returns a ranked list with title, format, score, genres, and AniList URL.

NameTypeReqDescription
formatstringFilter by format (TV, MOVIE, etc.)
genrestringFilter by genre, e.g. "Action", "Romance", "Thriller"
isAdultbooleanInclude adult (18+) content in results
limitintegerNumber of results to return (default 10, max 25)
querystringyesSearch term, e.g. "steins gate", "one piece", "chainsaw man"
typestringSearch for anime or manga
yearintegerFilter by release year

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_seasonal ~129

Browse anime airing in a given season. Use when the user asks what's airing this season, what aired in a past season, or wants to discover seasonal anime. Defaults to the current season/year.

NameTypeReqDescription
isAdultbooleanInclude adult (18+) content in results
limitintegerNumber of results to return (default 15, max 50)
seasonstringSeason to browse. Defaults to the current season.
sortstringHow to rank results
yearintegerYear to browse. Defaults to the current year.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_staff ~77

Get staff and voice actor credits for an anime or manga. Use when the user asks who directed, wrote, or voiced characters in a title. Shows directors, writers, character designers, and Japanese voice actors.

NameTypeReqDescription
idintegerAniList media ID
titlestringSearch by title if no ID is known

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_stats ~72

Get a user's watching/reading statistics. Use when the user asks about their overall stats, how much anime they've watched, their average score, top genres, or score distribution. Shows anime and manga stats side by side.

NameTypeReqDescription
usernamestringAniList username. Falls back to configured default if not provided.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_taste ~96

Generate a taste profile summary from a user's completed list. Use when the user asks about their anime/manga preferences, what genres they like, or how they tend to score. Analyzes genre preferences, theme weights, scoring patterns, and format split.

NameTypeReqDescription
typestringAnalyze anime list, manga list, or both
usernamestringAniList username. Falls back to configured default if not provided.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_trending ~94

Show what's trending on AniList right now. Use when the user asks what's hot, trending, or generating buzz. No search term needed - returns titles ranked by current trending score.

NameTypeReqDescription
isAdultbooleanInclude adult (18+) content in results
limitintegerNumber of results to return (default 10, max 25)
typestringShow trending anime or manga

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

anilist_wrapped ~101

Year-in-review summary for a user. Use when the user asks about their anime/manga year, what they watched/read in a given year, or wants a recap. Defaults to the current year.

NameTypeReqDescription
typestringSummarize anime, manga, or both
usernamestringAniList username. Falls back to configured default if not provided.
yearintegerYear to summarize. Defaults to the current year.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.