Malsync
MAL-Sync + SIMKL: Automatic Anime Tracking Without Manual Updates
Anime fans who stream across multiple platforms often struggle with one persistent issue: manually updating episode progress on their tracking site.
That friction disappears with MAL-Sync — a powerful extension and userscript that automatically syncs your watch progress between streaming websites and supported tracking platforms, including SIMKL.
MAL-Sync transforms your anime list into a centralized bookmarking and tracking system — eliminating duplicate effort and missed updates.
Integrates Simkl into various anime sites, with auto episode tracking.
Check https://github.com/lolamtisch/MALSync for more info.
What Is MAL-Sync?
MAL-Sync is a browser extension that integrates popular anime databases directly into streaming websites. It detects the anime episode you are watching and automatically updates your progress on supported tracking platforms.
Supported tracking databases include:
MyAnimeList
AniList
Kitsu
SIMKL
Instead of manually marking episodes as watched, MAL-Sync does it for you, in real time.
How MAL-Sync Works With SIMKL
When connected to SIMKL, MAL-Sync turns your SIMKL anime list into an automated progress tracker that updates as you stream episodes across supported websites.
Here’s how the workflow operates:
Install the MAL-Sync extension in your browser
Log in to your SIMKL account through the extension
Open a supported anime streaming page
Start watching an episode
MAL-Sync detects playback progress
SIMKL updates your episode automatically
No manual edits. No forgotten updates. No tracking gaps.
Why Use MAL-Sync With SIMKL?
1. Automatic Episode Tracking
When watching anime online, MAL-Sync detects episode completion thresholds (for example, 85–90% playback progress) and updates SIMKL automatically.
This eliminates:
Manual progress marking
Episode number mismatches
Forgotten updates
2. Centralized Bookmarking System
Your SIMKL anime list becomes a centralized dashboard for:
Currently Watching
Completed
Plan to Watch
On Hold
Dropped
MAL-Sync ensures every streaming session updates your centralized list in real time.
3. Cross-Database Sync Flexibility
MAL-Sync also supports list transfer between databases. For users maintaining multiple anime profiles (e.g., MAL + AniList), progress can be synchronized between services.
However, if SIMKL is your primary tracker, MAL-Sync ensures your SIMKL library remains your authoritative source of truth.
4. Custom Tracking Controls
MAL-Sync offers advanced configuration options, including:
Adjustable video progress percentage thresholds
Manga page percentage tracking
Instant or delayed auto-tracking
Confirmation dialogs before marking complete
Episode correction UI for mismatched titles
Local storage fallback
Import/Export sync options
This level of customization ensures precise control over how and when SIMKL updates your watch progress.
Stream Freely. Track Automatically. Archive Permanently.
Anime consumption is dynamic, your tracking system should be too.
MAL-Sync eliminates friction. SIMKL centralizes your entire viewing history.
Together, they create a seamless anime tracking ecosystem that transforms casual streaming into a structured, automated digital archive.
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