How to Use the AniList GraphQL MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code brings AniList GraphQL to your terminal. Script your anime database tasks with this MCP server.

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Connect AniList GraphQL MCP to Claude Code

Create your Vinkius account to connect AniList GraphQL to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Claude Code runs headless anime queries

Pipe `get_media` output directly into your shell scripts. Claude Code runs in your terminal, making it perfect for automated data collection. You can chain these commands into your existing CI pipelines. It handles the JSON responses without needing a browser.

Update user settings via Claude Code

Modify your profile using `update_user` from the command line. This allows for quick adjustments to your account preferences during a session. The tool executes the change immediately. You get confirmation of the update in your terminal output.

Search AniList GraphQL via terminal

Use `search_media` to find titles and pipe the results to other CLI tools. Claude Code makes the database accessible to your standard shell workflow. It removes the need for manual lookups. Everything stays inside your existing environment.

Setup guide

Set up AniList GraphQL MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see anilist-graphql-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest AniList GraphQL transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available AniList GraphQL tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http anilist-graphql-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the AniList GraphQL MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-graphql-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AniList GraphQL MCP in Claude Code

Yes. It supports headless execution, letting you script queries against the database from your terminal.

All 15 tools are available. You can query characters, staff, and studio data directly from your command line.

Use the add command with the server URL. Once added, you can list the available tools to start running queries.

This server touches your personal list entries, user settings, and public database records. Your session data is isolated within the Vinkius sandbox.

It does. You can query the schedule and use the output in your shell scripts or cron jobs.

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