MAL MCP Server

io.github.Grinv/mal-mcp

MyAnimeList MCP server: Tenrai-powered reads plus official MAL personal-list management.

Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mal-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mal-mcp@0.11.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MAL_CLIENT_ID": "<your MAL_CLIENT_ID>",
        "MAL_REFRESH_TOKEN": "<your MAL_REFRESH_TOKEN>",
        "MAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your MAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • MAL_CLIENT_IDsecretMAL app Client ID (type 'other'). Also enables read-tool resilience with no login. See docs/auth.md.
  • MAL_REFRESH_TOKENsecretOAuth refresh token (one-time auth, docs/auth.md); enables personal-list tools with auto-refresh.
  • MAL_ACCESS_TOKENsecretAdvanced: standalone MAL access token. Works ~30 days without refresh; usually leave unset.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.11.0
Registry
active
Published
10/22/2026
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