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Jisho MCP Server

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Use this MCP server to Jisho, the Japanese English dictionary. Words, kanji, readings, and...

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Use this MCP server to Jisho, the Japanese English dictionary. Words, kanji, readings, and...

Security Report

7.2
Moderate7.2Low Risk

A well-structured MCP server for the Jisho Japanese-English dictionary with no significant security vulnerabilities. Authentication is not required (appropriate for a public API), permissions are minimal and match the server's purpose (network_http only), and code quality is solid with proper error handling and input validation via Zod schemas. Supply chain analysis found 1 known vulnerability in dependencies (0 critical, 1 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

5 files analyzed · 5 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-mrfentmen-jisho-mcp": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "jisho-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

jisho mcp

The Jisho.org Japanese English dictionary. Words, readings, senses, JLPT levels. No key.

Tools

  • search_words, Japanese text, romaji, or English keywords
  • search_by_tag, feature searches: #common, jlpt-n1…jlpt-n5, wanikani10, English meanings

Run

npm install && npm run build && node dist/index.js

Example

"What does 大丈夫 mean?" search_words("daijoubu") → 大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ), safe; sound; problem free [Na adj] ⭐common, JLPT N5

"Give me common JLPT N5 words" search_by_tag("jlpt-n5")

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