How to Use the Kitsu MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I pipe Kitsu search results from Claude Code to other CLI tools?

Yes, Claude Code can run listanime and output the results as raw text or JSON. You can then pipe this data directly into tools like grep or jq in your terminal.

Q: What tools are available for fetching specific manga details?

The getmanga tool fetches deep metadata for individual titles, while listmanga lets you search the database using various filters over the MCP channel.

Query Kitsu anime data and update your manga library entries directly from the command line with Claude Code.

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Query Kitsu from the Claude Code CLI

The `list_anime` tool searches the Kitsu catalog using command-line filters for genres, seasons, and release years. Claude Code runs this tool to output clean, formatted text tables directly to your terminal. If you are scripting database updates, the agent uses `list_manga` to fetch raw text data for graphic novels. This lets you pipe search results into other command-line utilities without opening a web browser.

Track Watch Lists with CLI Commands

The `update_library_entry` tool updates your progress, rating, and watch status for any show in your collection. Claude Code lets you trigger these updates with quick terminal commands, making it easy to log episodes between git commits. When starting a new series, the agent executes `create_library_entry` to add the title to your library. The MCP Server handles the authentication header and entry parameters, updating your Kitsu profile in milliseconds.

Inspect Kitsu User Profiles via Terminal

The `get_user` tool retrieves public profile statistics, favorite categories, and library counts for any Kitsu account. Claude Code uses this to quickly audit user lists or check community profiles directly from your shell. To verify your own connection, the `get_current_user` tool pulls your account details. This confirms your active shell session is properly authenticated before running write operations on your tracking list.

Setup guide

Set up Kitsu 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 kitsu-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http kitsu-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 Kitsu 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": {
    "kitsu-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Kitsu MCP in Claude Code

Yes, Claude Code can run `list_anime` and output the results as raw text or JSON. You can then pipe this data directly into tools like grep or jq in your terminal.

You tell the CLI agent what episode you just finished, and it uses `update_library_entry` to write that change directly to your Kitsu account. It takes just a few seconds and requires no manual API calls.

Yes, this MCP integration supports transport protocols that let Claude Code run tasks like `list_library_entries` inside automated scripts or cron jobs.

The `get_manga` tool fetches deep metadata for individual titles, while `list_manga` lets you search the database using various filters over the MCP channel.

All Kitsu authentication tokens and library entries are handled locally within your terminal session and the ephemeral Vinkius sandbox. Your credentials are never stored on external servers, keeping your profile secure.

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