• UPDATE
  • FAVORITES
  • VIEW
  • HUMAN

How to manage anime watchlists with your AI

Connect your AniList account to your AI client to turn a static list into an interactive media library.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to manage my AniList?

Your AI acts as a direct interface for your AniList account. You can add new shows, remove old entries, or mark series as favorites just by talking to your agent. This setup gives you a way to keep your library current without opening a browser.

Library outcomes

What you can do with your library

Your AI handles the data entry so you can focus on watching.

UPDATE

Sync your progress

The AI adds new shows to your list or removes ones you've finished. It keeps your AniList profile accurate based on your chat commands.

FAVORITES

Curate your top picks

You can tell your agent to favorite a specific series. This updates your profile instantly to reflect your current tastes.

VIEW

Check your status

Your AI looks up your current user data to see what you're watching or what's next on your list. It pulls your personal stats directly from your account.

HUMAN

Manual adjustments

You still need to use the AniList website if you want to change complex settings like custom scoring or detailed episode counts. The AI handles the list management, but the web interface remains for deep configuration.

The workflow

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

The AI translates your natural language into specific GraphQL commands for AniList.

  1. Read your profile

    The AI first checks your current account status to understand your existing list and user details.

    get_viewer

  2. Add new media

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

    save_media_list_entry

  3. Remove entries

    If you want to clear out a show you no longer care about, the AI removes it from your list.

    delete_media_list_entry

  4. Mark favorites

    The AI can toggle the favorite status on any entry in your media list.

    toggle_favourite

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin managing your AniList library.

Starting points

Swap out the anime titles and status names with the specific shows you are currently watching.

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 'Spy x Family' to my AniList list.

  • Can you check my current AniList profile status?

  • Remove 'Naruto' from my media list.

  • Mark 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' as a favorite on my AniList.

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Start here

Connect AniList GraphQL once, then ask.

Connect your account with one click. Your credentials stay encrypted and are never shared with the AI model, and you can start managing your list immediately through your preferred AI client.

Connect AniList GraphQL to your AI

FAQ

How the AniList management works

  • 01

    Can the AI change my profile picture?

    No. The AI only has tools to manage media list entries and favorites.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my entire account?

    No. The AI can only delete specific media entries that you explicitly tell it to remove.

  • 03

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as the client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

  • 04

    Does the AI see my password?

    No. Your login stays encrypted and is never shared with the AI model.

  • 05

    Can the AI update my score for an episode?

    No. The current tools only allow for adding, removing, and favoriting entries.

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