How to Use the AniList GraphQL MCP in Claude

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Connect AniList GraphQL MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup AniList GraphQL with Claude Desktop

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Manage your anime watchlist directly in Claude Desktop

The `save_media_list_entry` tool lets your desktop AI client modify your personal AniList lists without opening a browser. This MCP Server handles the authentication natively behind the scenes. If you drop a show from your queue, the `delete_media_list_entry` tool clears it out instantly. This keeps your tracking accurate while you chat in the desktop app.

Search the database with natural language

The `search_media` tool gives Claude Desktop direct access to AniList's massive library of anime and manga. You can ask for recommendations based on obscure genres, and your desktop agent pulls real-time data instead of guessing. Finding specific people behind the scenes is just as quick. Claude runs `search_staff` or `get_character` to pull up voice actors and production details right inside your chat window.

Track live airing schedules inside your chat

The `get_airing_schedule` tool feeds live broadcast timings straight to your Claude Desktop interface. You'll know exactly when the next episode drops without leaving your workspace. This MCP Server connection lets you query studios with `get_studio` to see what else they have in production. It turns your sidebar chat into a command center for seasonal anime.

Setup guide

Set up AniList GraphQL MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The AniList GraphQL MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the AniList GraphQL MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under anilist-graphql-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about AniList GraphQL MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your desktop configuration file and add the server configuration under your local setup. Once you restart the app, the hammer icon appears in your chat box to show the tools are ready.

Yes, you can. The server exposes tools that let Claude edit your personal list entries whenever you tell it to update your progress.

Absolutely. Claude uses the search tools to retrieve detailed character profiles and staff bios directly during your conversation.

You only need a token if you want to modify your personal lists or user settings. Public database searches work out of the box without authentication.

Your personal AniList authentication tokens and watch list data stay local to your machine. The connection runs through Vinkius's secure sandbox, meaning your account credentials are never exposed to external servers.

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