Literature Clock vs Anilist MCP
A side-by-side look at the Literature Clock and Anilist MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Literature Clock for art & culture work as a local process; choose Anilist MCP for art & culture as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Literature Clock when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
MCP_MODE, HOST, PORT. - You want tools like
describe_server, list_sources, get_quote.
Choose Anilist MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
ANILIST_TOKEN, PORT. - You want tools like
favourite_studio, get_genres, get_media_tags.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Art & Culture | Art & Culture |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | MCP_MODEHOSTPORT | ANILIST_TOKENPORT |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 91 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 29 | 44 |
| Full listing | View Literature Clock | View Anilist MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Literature Clock tools 29
describe_serverFirst call, and again after any denial. Version, auth mode, tools, and how time and source work.list_sourcesliterature`, `books`, `mix`, `surprise`, and each voice id.get_quoteOne or more lines for `HH:MM` or `now`. Omit `source` to use the saved default.count_linesHow many local lines each source has for one minuteget_settingsClock defaults, auth, rate limit, protocols, tool gates, and the quote schedule, including `clientPush`.update_settingsThe same values as Settings, including `clientPush`, one tool gate, and one tool lock.list_schemasNames for the line, source, settings, and tool schemas.get_schemaJSON Schema for one of those names. A tool name includes `inputSchema` and `outputSchema`.push_quoteSend the current quote to open `GET /events` clients now. Off until `clientPush` is on. HTTP only.list_usersSettings → Users. Names and scopes. Passwords are not returned.create_userSettings → Users → Save user.delete_userSettings → Users → Remove. The built-in admin stays.- +17 more on the listing page
Anilist MCP tools 44
favourite_studio[Requires Login] Favourite or unfavourite a studio by its IDget_genresGet all available genres on AniListget_media_tagsGet all available media tags on AniListget_site_statisticsGet AniList site statistics over the last seven daysget_studioGet information about a studio by its AniList ID or namedelete_activity[Requires Login] Delete the current authorized user's activity postget_activityGet a specific AniList activity by its IDget_user_activityFetch activities from a userpost_message_activity[Requires Login] Post a new message activity or update an existing onepost_text_activity[Requires Login] Post a new text activity or update an existing oneadd_list_entry[Requires Login] Add an entry to the authorized user's listget_user_anime_listGet a user's anime list- +32 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Literature Clock
{
"mcpServers": {
"literature-clock": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"literature-clock-mcp@1.6.5"
],
"env": {
"MCP_MODE": "YOUR_MCP_MODE_HERE",
"HOST": "YOUR_HOST_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Anilist MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"yuna0x0-anilist-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"anilist-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ANILIST_TOKEN": "YOUR_ANILIST_TOKEN_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Literature Clock is categorized under Art & Culture and uses a local stdio subprocess. Anilist MCP belongs to Art & Culture and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Literature Clock for art & culture work and Anilist MCP for art & culture.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Literature Clock has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Anilist MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add literature-clock and yuna0x0-anilist-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Literature Clock has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Anilist MCP has 64/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 91 GitHub stars.