// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ANKI MCP SERVER TOOLS

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

// ALL 22 ANKI MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 7 tools

Read find_cards Find cards using a raw Anki search query. Returns detailed card information including fields. Read get_deck_model_info Retrieves information about the note types (models) used within a specified deck. Helps determine if a sing... Read get_deck_names Get a list of all Anki deck names. Read get_due_cards Returns a given number (num) of cards due for review. Read get_model_details Retrieves the fields, card templates, and CSS styling for a specified note type. Read get_model_names Lists all available Anki note type/model names. Read get_new_cards Returns a given number (num) of new and unseen cards.

WRITE 14 tools

Write add_bulk RECOMMENDED FOR MULTIPLE CARDS: Adds multiple NEW flashcards to Anki in a single operation. Much more effic... Write add_card Create a NEW flashcard in Anki for the user. ONLY use this for creating NEW cards, NOT for updating existin... Write add_card_with_audio Create a NEW flashcard in Anki with automatically generated audio. ONLY use this for creating NEW cards, NO... Write add_note_type_field Adds a new field to a note type. Write bulk_update_notes RECOMMENDED FOR MULTIPLE CARDS: Update specific fields for multiple EXISTING Anki notes in a single operati... Write create_deck Create a new Anki deck. Write create_model Creates a new Anki note type (model). Write rename_note_type_field Renames a field in a note type. Write reposition_note_type_field Changes the order (index) of a field in a note type. Write update_card_with_audio Update an EXISTING card by generating audio from a specified field and adding it to an audio field. Use thi... Write update_cards After the user answers cards you Write update_note_fields Update specific fields of an EXISTING Anki note. Use this ONLY when you already have the noteId of an exist... Write update_note_type_styling Updates the CSS styling for a note type. Write update_note_type_templates Updates the HTML templates (e.g., front and back) for the cards of a note type.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive remove_note_type_field Removes an existing field from a note type.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Anki MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Anki MCP Server MCP server exposes 22 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Anki MCP Server tools? +

Route the Anki MCP Server 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 MCP Server tools fall into? +

Anki MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (7), Write (14), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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