Anki + oterm: Complete MCP Integration

Anki is a MCP server that An MCP server for interacting with your Anki decks and cards..

When integrated with oterm, you can:

• Access Anki functionality through oterm

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

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• oterm installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (CLI (Terminal))

Installation

Step 1: Install Anki

Configuration

Step 2: Configure oterm

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

Examples

Once configured, you can use Anki in oterm:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch oterm
2. Verify Anki is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Anki functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Refused

Symptoms: Failed to connect to Ollama

Cause: Ollama service is not running

Solution:

• Start Ollama with ollama serve
• Check if Ollama is running on the default port (11434)

Tool Not Found

Symptoms: Model does not use the tool, Tool execution failed

Cause: MCP server not configured correctly or crashed

Solution:

• Check the config.json for syntax errors
• Verify the MCP server command works independently in the terminal
• Ensure the model supports tool calling (e.g., llama3.1)

Anki not appearing in oterm

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Anki installation
• Restart oterm
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Anki is integrated with oterm:

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

Need Help?

• Search for Anki documentation
• Check the oterm MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions