About crunchyroll
crunchyroll is an MCP server for personal AI agents that manage Crunchyroll anime accounts. It combines search and discovery with watchlist, viewing progress, recommendations, and subscription details.
Key features
- 01Search and browse anime titles
- 02View series, season, and episode details
- 03Manage the watchlist
- 04Track viewing history and progress
- 05Get recommendations and simulcast schedules
- 06Check subscription information
Use cases
- 01Find anime by genre, popularity, or season
- 02Update a series watchlist or resume an episode
- 03Review recommendations and subscription renewal details
MCP support
Exposes Crunchyroll account, catalog, watchlist, viewing progress, recommendation, and subscription tools to MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
21Saved tool list · updated 2w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| string | Yes | Crunchyroll account email | |
| password | string | Yes | Crunchyroll account password |
Details
From the project 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: "[email protected]", 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
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_login | Log in with email + password |
crunchyroll_logout | Clear saved session |
crunchyroll_status | Check login status and account info |
Search & Browse
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_search | Search anime series and movies |
crunchyroll_browse | Browse by popularity, genre, season, sub/dub |
crunchyroll_get_categories | List all genres/categories |
crunchyroll_get_simulcast_seasons | List simulcast season tags |
Show Details
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_get_series | Get series info by ID |
crunchyroll_get_seasons | Get seasons for a series |
crunchyroll_get_episodes | Get episodes in a season |
crunchyroll_get_episode | Get single episode details |
Watchlist
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_get_watchlist | View saved watchlist |
crunchyroll_add_to_watchlist | Add series/movie to watchlist |
crunchyroll_remove_from_watchlist | Remove from watchlist |
Watch History & Progress
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_get_history | Recently watched episodes |
crunchyroll_continue_watching | In-progress anime |
crunchyroll_get_playheads | Progress for specific content IDs |
crunchyroll_update_playhead | Update watch position (seconds) |
Recommendations
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_get_recommendations | Personalized recommendations |
crunchyroll_get_similar | Anime similar to a given series |
Account
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
crunchyroll_get_subscription | Subscription 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
Comments
New to MCP?
From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.