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Crunchyroll MCP Server

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MCP server for Crunchyroll anime streaming - search anime, manage watchlist, track viewing progress

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MCP server for Crunchyroll anime streaming - search anime, manage watchlist, track viewing progress

Security Report

7.5
Moderate7.5Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 3 medium validity signals). 3 known CVEs in dependencies (0 critical, 2 high severity) Imported from the Official MCP Registry. 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

6 files analyzed · 4 issues found

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HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

file_system

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How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-markswendsen-code-crunchyroll": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll

Crunchyroll anime streaming MCP connector for personal AI agents. Lets Claude and other AI assistants manage your Crunchyroll account — search anime, track progress, manage your watchlist, get recommendations, and more.

Features

  • Search anime series and movies
  • Browse by genre, popularity, new additions, or simulcast season
  • Show details — series info, seasons, episodes
  • Watchlist management — add, remove, view
  • Watch history & progress — track and update playhead positions
  • Continue watching — pick up where you left off
  • Recommendations — personalized and similar-to suggestions
  • Simulcast schedule — current and past seasonal tags
  • Subscription info — tier, renewal date, status

Setup

Install

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll

Or use with npx (no install needed):

{
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll"]
}

MCP Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crunchyroll": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-crunchyroll"]
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crunchyroll": {
      "command": "striderlabs-mcp-crunchyroll"
    }
  }
}

Authentication

After connecting, log in once with your Crunchyroll credentials:

crunchyroll_login(email: "you@example.com", password: "your-password")

Tokens are saved to ~/.strider/crunchyroll/ and automatically refreshed. You only need to log in again if tokens expire or you call crunchyroll_logout.

Tools

Authentication

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_loginLog in with email + password
crunchyroll_logoutClear saved session
crunchyroll_statusCheck login status and account info

Search & Browse

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_searchSearch anime series and movies
crunchyroll_browseBrowse by popularity, genre, season, sub/dub
crunchyroll_get_categoriesList all genres/categories
crunchyroll_get_simulcast_seasonsList simulcast season tags

Show Details

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_get_seriesGet series info by ID
crunchyroll_get_seasonsGet seasons for a series
crunchyroll_get_episodesGet episodes in a season
crunchyroll_get_episodeGet single episode details

Watchlist

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_get_watchlistView saved watchlist
crunchyroll_add_to_watchlistAdd series/movie to watchlist
crunchyroll_remove_from_watchlistRemove from watchlist

Watch History & Progress

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_get_historyRecently watched episodes
crunchyroll_continue_watchingIn-progress anime
crunchyroll_get_playheadsProgress for specific content IDs
crunchyroll_update_playheadUpdate watch position (seconds)

Recommendations

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_get_recommendationsPersonalized recommendations
crunchyroll_get_similarAnime similar to a given series

Account

ToolDescription
crunchyroll_get_subscriptionSubscription tier and renewal info

Example Prompts

  • "What anime should I watch next based on my history?"
  • "Add Attack on Titan to my watchlist"
  • "What's airing this season? Sort by popularity"
  • "Where did I leave off watching One Piece?"
  • "Show me all the action anime added this week"
  • "When does my Crunchyroll subscription renew?"

Notes

  • Uses the Crunchyroll web API (same endpoints as the website)
  • Tokens are stored locally in ~/.strider/crunchyroll/ and auto-refreshed
  • Content IDs can be found in search results or Crunchyroll URLs
  • API endpoints are subject to change by Crunchyroll

License

MIT

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