beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate AniList MCP server with SpinAI. Enhanced SpinAI functionality with AniList integration.

AniList + SpinAI: Complete MCP Integration

AniList is a MCP server that Search anime, manga, characters, staff, and studios with detailed information retrieval and advanced filtering through AniList API integration..

When integrated with SpinAI, you can:

  • Access AniList functionality through SpinAI

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AniList in SpinAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • AniList will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use AniList tools directly in SpinAI
  • All AniList capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • SpinAI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Node.js)

Installation

Step 1: Install AniList

Configuration

Step 2: Configure SpinAI

  1. Open SpinAI settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add AniList server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use AniList in SpinAI:

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch SpinAI
  2. Verify AniList is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic AniList functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tool Execution Error

Symptoms: Agent fails to retrieve data

Cause: MCP server process crashed or returned invalid JSON

Solution:

  • Enable debug logging in SpinAI
  • Check stderr of the MCP server process

Timeout

Symptoms: Agent hangs on tool call

Cause: MCP server is unresponsive

Solution:

  • Configure timeouts in createMCPTool options

AniList not appearing in SpinAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check AniList installation
  • Restart SpinAI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AniList is integrated with SpinAI:

  • Explore all AniList capabilities through SpinAI
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with SpinAI
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to AniList development

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AniList + SpinAI: MCP Setup Guide (2026)