How to Use the Kitsu MCP in Claude

Q: How do I see my current progress on Kitsu in Claude Desktop?

Run listlibraryentries in your session. The agent will pull your current watch list so you can see exactly where you left off.

Use Claude Desktop to track your anime and manga progress on Kitsu without leaving your chat window.

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Search the Kitsu database in Claude Desktop

Find new shows or manga by running `list_anime` or `list_manga` directly from your chat. You get live results for titles, seasons, and release years. It saves you from switching tabs to check release dates. Just ask about a series and let the MCP server pull the data.

Manage your library inside Claude Desktop

Keep your list updated by calling `update_library_entry` when you finish an episode. You can also start new entries using `create_library_entry`. This keeps your watch history synced without manual entry. Your agent handles the status changes while you watch.

Check profiles via Claude Desktop

See what others are watching or confirm your own stats with `get_user` and `get_current_user`. It displays the profile details you need to track your social standing. Everything happens in the interface. You verify your account and see your progress instantly.

Setup guide

Set up Kitsu 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 Kitsu 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 Kitsu 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 kitsu-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Kitsu MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and use the search tools. Simply tell your agent to find a title, and it triggers `list_anime` to display the Kitsu library results.

Yes, it can. You just tell the agent to log your progress, and it uses `update_library_entry` to post that change to your account.

It does. You add the server config to your local settings file. Once restarted, the hammer icon appears and connects your Kitsu data.

Run `list_library_entries` in your session. The agent will pull your current watch list so you can see exactly where you left off.

Your library data stays between your agent and the API. We don't store your personal watch history, and the MCP server only touches your account entries.

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