- name
- anime
- version
- 1.0.1
- description
- CLI for AI agents to search and lookup anime info for their humans. Uses Jikan (unofficial MyAnimeList API). No auth required.
- homepage
- https://jikan.moe
- metadata
- openclaw
- emoji
- 🎌
- requires
- bins
- ["bash", "curl", "jq"]
- tags
- ["anime", "myanimelist", "jikan", "entertainment", "cli"]
Anime Lookup
CLI for AI agents to search and lookup anime for their humans. "What's that anime about the elf mage?" — now your agent can answer.
Uses Jikan (unofficial MyAnimeList API). No account or API key needed.
Usage
"Search for anime called Frieren"
"What's the top anime right now?"
"What anime is airing this season?"
"Tell me about anime ID 52991"Commands
| Action | Command |
|---|---|
| Search | anime search "query" |
| Get details | anime info <mal_id> |
| Current season | anime season |
| Top ranked | anime top [limit] |
| Upcoming | anime upcoming [limit] |
| Specific season | anime season <year> <season> |
Examples
anime search "one punch man" # Find anime by title
anime info 30276 # Get full details by MAL ID
anime top 10 # Top 10 anime
anime season # Currently airing
anime season 2024 fall # Fall 2024 season
anime upcoming 5 # Next 5 upcoming animeOutput
Search/list output:
[52991] Sousou no Frieren — 28 eps, Finished Airing, ⭐ 9.28Info output:
🎬 Sousou no Frieren
English: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
MAL ID: 52991 | Score: 9.28 | Rank: #1
Episodes: 28 | Status: Finished Airing
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Studios: Madhouse
📖 Synopsis:
[Full synopsis text]
🎥 Trailer: [YouTube URL if available]Notes
- Uses Jikan v4 API (api.jikan.moe)
- Rate limit: 3 req/sec, 60 req/min
- No authentication required
- MAL ID is the MyAnimeList database ID
- Seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall
Agent Implementation Notes
Script location: {skill_folder}/anime (symlink to scripts/anime)
When user asks about anime:
- Run
./anime search "title"to find MAL ID - Run
./anime info <id>for full details - Run
./anime seasonor./anime topfor recommendations
Don't use for: Non-anime media (manga, movies unless anime films).