• LIST UPDATES
  • FAVORITES
  • READING
  • HUMAN

How to manage your anime watchlist with your AI

Connect your AI client to AniList to handle your media library through conversation. Once linked, your agent can read your lists and make updates for you.

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Short answer

Can I use AI to update my AniList?

Yes. Your AI client uses the AniList GraphQL MCP to read your profile and modify your lists. You can add shows, remove entries, or mark favorites by asking. This breakdown shows how it works.

The outcomes

What your AI handles

The AI manages the data entry so you don't have to click through menus.

LIST UPDATES

Add or remove shows

The AI adds new titles to your watching or completed lists. It also removes entries you no longer want to track.

FAVORITES

Mark your top picks

You can tell your agent which series you love most. It will toggle the favorite status on your AniList profile.

READING

View your progress

Your agent pulls your current list data to see what you've watched. This lets it answer questions about your history.

HUMAN

Final decisions

You decide which shows are worth adding or deleting. The AI only acts on the specific titles you mention in chat.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask to update your list.

The AI translates your chat commands into specific GraphQL operations.

  1. Check your status

    The AI looks up your current user data to see your existing lists and progress.

    get_viewer

  2. Add a new show

    When you mention a new series, the AI creates a new entry in your personal library.

    save_media_list_entry

  3. Remove an entry

    If you want to clear a show from your history, the AI deletes that specific record.

    delete_media_list_entry

  4. Set favorites

    The AI updates the favorite flag for any series you designate as a top pick.

    toggle_favourite

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your AniList library.

Starting points

Swap the anime titles in these examples with the ones you actually want to manage.

AniList Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BEsND1dyWBzgCtco4jL8DLPaa0HsqeKTbLVjfL2m/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — AniList capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-graphql-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BEsND1dyWBzgCtco4jL8DLPaa0HsqeKTbLVjfL2m/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Add 'Chainsaw Man' to my watching list.

  • Can you show me my current AniList profile data?

  • Mark 'Spy x Family' as one of my favorites.

  • Remove 'Blue Lock' from my list.

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Start here

Connect AniList GraphQL once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect AniList GraphQL to your AI

FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my profile username?

    No. The AI can only manage media list entries and favorites.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my entire list?

    No. The AI only deletes specific entries that you explicitly tell it to remove.

  • 03

    Does the AI need my AniList password?

    No. The connection is handled through the MCP, and your credentials remain encrypted.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Can the AI suggest new anime for me?

    The AI can look at your current list to understand your taste, but it only performs the actions defined in its tools.

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