// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ANKI TOOLS

25 tools from the Anki MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 25 ANKI TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read get_analytics Read study analytics and review history for decks, the collection, or specific cards. Use this when the age... Read get_media_file Retrieve one named Anki media file as base64 data and, for images, as MCP image content that compatible cli... Read gui_browse gui_browse Read gui_check_database gui_check_database Read gui_show_answer gui_show_answer Read gui_show_question gui_show_question

WRITE 17 tools

Write gui_add_cards gui_add_cards Write gui_answer_card gui_answer_card Write gui_current_card gui_current_card Write gui_deck_browser gui_deck_browser Write gui_deck_overview gui_deck_overview Write gui_deck_review gui_deck_review Write gui_edit_note gui_edit_note Write gui_exit_anki gui_exit_anki Write gui_import_file gui_import_file Write gui_select_card gui_select_card Write gui_select_note gui_select_note Write gui_selected_notes gui_selected_notes Write gui_undo gui_undo Write manage_decks Create, delete, list, inspect, move cards between, and configure Anki decks. Use this for deck-level organi... Write manage_flashcards Create, update, delete, search, inspect, and tag Anki flashcards through one high-level note/card workflow.... Write manage_models List, create, and modify Anki note types, including fields, templates, and CSS styling. Use this for schema... Write study_session Find due cards and apply review-state actions such as answering, suspending, unsuspending, resetting, and r...

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute anki_operations Run general Anki utility operations: sync, version lookup, package import/export, profile listing, and medi... Execute gui_start_card_timer gui_start_card_timer

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Anki through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y @arielbk/anki-mcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the Anki MCP server have? +

The Anki MCP server exposes 25 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Anki tools? +

Route the Anki server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Anki tools fall into? +

Anki tools are categorised as Read (6), Write (17), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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