What is the key difference between Anki MCP Desktop and MCP Graphql?

Anki MCP Desktop belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while MCP Graphql belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Anki MCP Desktop or MCP Graphql in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Anki MCP Desktop and MCP Graphql free or paid?

Anki MCP Desktop operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Graphql operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Anki MCP Desktop lists 50 tools with 4 views and 481 GitHub stars. MCP Graphql lists 2 tools with 3 views and 406 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Anki MCP Desktop and MCP Graphql together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Anki MCP Desktop vs MCP Graphql

In-depth architectural comparison of the Anki MCP Desktop and MCP Graphql MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Anki MCP Desktop

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 69/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Graphql

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Anki MCP Desktop if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Graphql if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Anki MCP Desktop when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: sync, get_due_cards, get_cards.

Explore Anki MCP Desktop Details

Choose MCP Graphql when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: introspect-schema, query-graphql.

Explore MCP Graphql Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Anki MCP Desktop anki-mcp Other Tools and Integrations	MCP Graphql blurrah Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Enterprise-grade Anki integration with natural language interaction, comprehensive note/deck management, and one-click MCPB installation. Built on NestJS with comprehensive test coverage.	Model Context Protocol server for GraphQL
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Anki MCP Desktop Tools (50)

sync

Sync with AnkiWeb to pull latest data and push changes

get_due_cards

Get cards that are due for review, optionally filtered by deck (answers omitted unless `include_answer: true`, default `false`)

get_cards

Get cards with flexible filtering by state (due, new, learning, suspended, buried) and deck (answers omitted unless `include_answer: true`, default `false`)

present_card

Show a card for review with its question/front side

rate_card

Rate card performance (Again, Hard, Good, Easy) and schedule the next review

forgetCards

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Anki MCP Desktop Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki-mcp-anki-mcp-desktop": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ankimcp/anki-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Graphql Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blurrah-mcp-graphql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-graphql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Anki MCP Desktop is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Graphql belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Anki MCP Desktop when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and MCP Graphql when you require tools for other tools and integrations.