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Is Anki MCP Server safe?

@ankimcp/anki-mcp-server is an AI npm_package analyzed by SkillTotal's deterministic static scanner. The scan found no malicious indicators, though 1 risky construct are reported for review. It can: install time execution — capabilities are what the code can do, not a verdict on intent. Risk score 0/100 (low).

@ankimcp/anki-mcp-server 0.21.0

npm_package · npm:@ankimcp/anki-mcp-server
LOW
0
/ 100 malicious-risk
Snapshot · scanned Jun 20, 2026 · @ankimcp/anki-mcp-server@0.21.0 · engine 0.18.0 / ruleset 19
No malicious indicators - review capabilities before installing
Notable — review in context (capabilities are not malware):
  • npm prepare hook

No malicious indicators found by static analysis.

Capabilities — what this component can do (not a risk score):
install time execution

Findings (1)

MEDIUMnpm prepare hookST-INSTALL-NPM-PREPARE

package.json has a 'prepare' script (runs on git/local installs and before publishing).

package.json:56-56 
"prepare": "husky"

Why it matters: Usually a build step, but confirm it doesn't fetch or run remote code.

Fix: Usually a legitimate build step; confirm it only builds and does not fetch or execute remote code.

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How we determine this: deterministic static analysis (regex + AST), evidence-anchored, no code execution. Methodology →