Kitsu Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Manage your anime and manga library and track your watch progress.
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Why people use Kitsu
Kitsu for Anime and Manga Tracking
This Connector lets you do all of that inside your current chat. Just tell your agent what you're watching or what you want to find next. You get an organized library and instant updates without the manual clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You get a way to manage your anime and manga history through natural conversation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding new shows
A user asks for action anime from Summer 2023 and gets a list to choose from using list_anime.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching for a script
A writer asks for detailed production info on a specific manga to ensure accuracy using get_manga.
- Real-world use case 03
Quick status updates
A fan finishes an episode and tells the agent to mark it as Completed in their library using update_library_entry.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete Kitsu capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Kitsu.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Kitsu.
- 01 Capability
Get user
Pull profile information for any specific user on the platform. Good for looking up other profiles.
- 02 Capability
Create library entry
Create a new entry in your personal anime or manga library. It helps you keep your list current.
- 03 Capability
Get anime
Fetch specific details like genres and descriptions for a single anime series. Use this for quick research.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Kitsu.
- 04 Capability
Get current user
Retrieve your own profile information and account details. This helps your agent know who it's talking to.
- 05 Capability
Get manga
Get specific metadata for a manga title. It includes production details and summaries.
- 06 Capability
List anime
Search and filter through thousands of anime by category, season, or year. It makes finding new shows fast.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Kitsu.
- 07 Capability
List library entries
See your entire personal library of anime and manga titles. It gives you a full overview of your history.
- 08 Capability
List manga
Search for specific manga titles using various filters. Use this to browse manga specifically.
- 09 Capability
Update library entry
Modify the status or progress of an existing library item. Use this to mark shows as completed or currently watching.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Kitsu to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Kitsu from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Kitsu, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Kitsu for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Kitsu URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Kitsu in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kitsu": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Kitsu
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kitsu, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kitsu": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Kitsu
Ask Copilot: "Using Kitsu, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kitsu": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Kitsu
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kitsu, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"kitsu": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Kitsu
Ask Cline: "Using Kitsu, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add kitsu --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XMo5Jgeg5CL9AZEiyRtMDbmOT7iLI35WDV5eTt6g/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Kitsu
Ask Claude: "Using Kitsu, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Kitsu can move forward.
This is for the hardcore anime fan who tracks every episode, the content creator researching series data, and the dev building media apps.
Anime Enthusiast
Keeps track of Plan to Watch lists and updates progress daily.
Content Researcher
Pulls accurate descriptions and genres for scripts or reviews.
Media Developer
Tests library management logic using real Kitsu data.
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Before you connect
Questions about Kitsu.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Kitsu MCP to update my Currently Watching list?
Yes, you can use it to update your status instantly. Your agent will use the capability to change your progress without you having to open a browser.
Does the Kitsu MCP work for manga too?
It does. The Connector includes specific capabilities to search and fetch details for manga as well as anime.
How do I connect my Kitsu account to my AI agent?
You'll need to grab your Kitsu Access Token from your account settings and provide it to the Connector configuration.
Can my AI agent find specific anime by season?
Yes, the agent can filter thousands of titles by season, year, or category to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Is this Connector good for content creators?
It's great for research. You can ask your agent to pull specific descriptions and genres for any series to use in your scripts.
Will the Kitsu MCP show me my entire library?
Yes, your agent can pull a full list of your library entries so you can see everything you've tracked in one place.
Can I search for anime by specific seasons or years?
Yes! The list_anime capability allows you to filter by filter_season (winter, spring, summer, fall) and filter_year (e.g., 2023 or a range like 2010..2020).
How do I see what's currently in my library?
You can use the list_library_entries capability with your user_id. If you don't know your ID, run get_current_user first to retrieve your profile details.
Can I update my progress on a manga I'm reading?
Absolutely. Use the update_library_entry capability to modify the status or progress of any existing entry in your library.
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