!!! NOTE !!! I have used AI to vibecode this addon. As far as I know, everything works good. If there are any issues, please contact me at kaantrash@proton.me. I use this addon to auto-export my already reviewed cards, to then let an AI agent read the newest export and generate lessons for me using my known cards. Again: This is purely vibe coded, I do not take credits for this.

Auto Export Notes to TXT - Anki Add-on

Automatically export your Anki notes to text files when Anki starts. Features a comprehensive settings GUI with deck dropdown, tag selection, preview, and manual export.

Features

• ✅ Auto-export on startup - Automatically exports notes every time you open Anki
• ✅ Deck dropdown - Select from all your decks automatically
• ✅ Card state filtering - Filter by new/learning/review/due/suspended/buried
• ✅ Clickable tag selection - Choose tags from a list with checkboxes
• ✅ Custom output directory - Browse and select export location
• ✅ Use default directory toggle - Quickly switch between custom and default
• ✅ Flexible filenames - Automatic timestamped OR manual fixed filenames
• ✅ Export preview - See which notes will be exported before exporting
• ✅ Manual export button - Export on demand with overwrite confirmation
• ✅ Two export formats - Simple (TSV-like) or detailed (human-readable)
• ✅ Settings persistence - All settings are saved automatically

Installation

Method 1: Manual Installation

1. Download the add-on files
2. Open Anki and go to Tools → Add-ons
3. Click "View Files" button to open the add-ons folder
4. Create a new folder named auto_export_notes
5. Copy the downloaded files into this folder
6. Restart Anki

Quick Start

1. After installation, go to Tools → Auto Export Notes - Settings
2. Configure your export settings:
   • Select a deck from the dropdown (or "All Decks")
   • Choose card state (e.g., "Review Cards Only" for already studied cards)
   • Select tags to include (optional)
   • Choose output directory or use default
   • Set filename mode (auto or manual)
3. Click "Save Settings"
4. The add-on will auto-export on next Anki startup

Settings Explained

General Tab

| Setting | Description | |---------|-------------| | Enable auto-export | Turn auto-export on/off | | Show notification | Show popup after auto-export | | Export Format | Simple (TSV) or Detailed (readable) | | Include HTML | Keep HTML tags in output | | Include tags | Add note tags to export |

Location Tab

| Setting | Description | |---------|-------------| | Use default directory | Use ~/AnkiExports (toggle on/off) | | Browse... | Select custom output folder | | Filename Mode | Auto (timestamped) or Manual (fixed) |

Filters Tab

| Setting | Description | |---------|-------------| | Deck | Select from all your decks | | Card State | All/New/Learning/Review/Due/Suspended | | Tags | Click checkboxes to select tags | | Tag Logic | OR (any) or AND (all) | | Exclude Tags | Comma-separated tags to exclude |

Using the Preview Feature

Click "Preview Export" to see a list of notes that match your current filters:

• Shows first 100 matching notes
• Displays deck, first field, and tags
• Helps you verify filters before exporting

Manual Export

Click "Export Now" to export immediately:

• Uses current settings
• Overwrites existing files (no confirmation needed)
• Shows success/error message

Example: Export Reviewed Cards from "Kaishi 1.5k"

1. Open Tools → Auto Export Notes - Settings
2. In Filters tab:
   • Deck: Select "Kaishi 1.5k" from dropdown
   • Card State: Select "Review Cards Only (Graduated)"
3. In Location tab:
   • Choose your preferred output directory
   • Set filename mode (e.g., auto with timestamp)
4. Click "Save Settings"

On next Anki startup, only your reviewed cards from Kaishi 1.5k will be exported.

File Locations

Add-on Folder

• Windows: %APPDATA%\Anki2\addons21\auto_export_notes
• Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/auto_export_notes
• Linux: ~/.local/share/Anki2/addons21/auto_export_notes

Default Export Directory

• All platforms: ~/AnkiExports (in your home directory)

Troubleshooting

"No notes found" message

• Check that your deck name is correct
• Verify card state filter
• Try with "All Decks" and "All Cards" first

Export not happening on startup

• Check that Enable auto-export is checked
• Verify the addon is enabled in Tools → Add-ons

Can't find my export file

• Check your configured output directory
• Look in ~/AnkiExports if using default
• Check filename mode (auto adds timestamp)

Changelog

Version 2.0.0

• Complete GUI redesign with tabs
• Deck dropdown (auto-populated from Anki)
• Clickable tag selection
• Export preview feature
• Manual export button with overwrite
• Default directory toggle
• Settings persistence improvements

Version 1.2.0

• Added card state filtering

Version 1.1.0

• Added manual filename mode

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release

Anki Search Syntax Reference

The add-on uses Anki's built-in search syntax:

Deck Search

• deck:"My Deck" - Specific deck
• deck:"Parent::Child" - Subdeck
• deck:"Language::*" - All subdecks of "Language"

Tag Search

• tag:mytag - Has specific tag
• tag:parent::child - Hierarchical tag
• -tag:mytag - Does NOT have tag

Combining Searches

• Space between terms = AND
• OR between terms = OR
• - before term = NOT

Examples:

• deck:"Spanish" tag:vocabulary - Vocabulary in Spanish deck
• tag:important OR tag:exam - Either important OR exam tagged
• deck:"Medical" tag:anatomy -tag:suspended - Anatomy cards in Medical deck, not suspended

Troubleshooting

"No notes found" message

• Check that your deck name is spelled correctly (case-sensitive)
• Verify tag names are correct
• Try leaving deck name and tags empty to export all notes

"Cannot create output directory" error

• Make sure you have write permissions to the specified directory
• Try using a directory in your home folder like ~/AnkiExports
• On Windows, use forward slashes or double backslashes: C:/Users/Name/Exports or C:\\Users\\Name\\Exports

Export not happening on startup

• Check that Enabled is set to true in configuration
• Look for error messages in Anki's startup
• Try manual export to see if there are any errors

Wrong notes being exported

• Double-check your deck name (must be exact)
• Verify tag spelling
• Check if you're using OR vs AND logic correctly

File Locations

Add-on Folder

• Windows: %APPDATA%\\Anki2\\addons21\\auto_export_notes
• Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/auto_export_notes
• Linux: ~/.local/share/Anki2/addons21/auto_export_notes

Default Export Directory

• All platforms: ~/AnkiExports (in your home directory)

Compatibility

• Anki Version: 2.1.50+
• Python: 3.9+
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

License

MIT License - Feel free to modify and distribute.

Support

If you encounter issues:

1. Check the Troubleshooting section
2. Contact kaantrash@proton.me

Changelog

Version 1.2.0

• Added card state filtering (new/learning/review/due/suspended/buried)
• Useful for exporting only reviewed cards or due cards

Version 1.1.0

• Added manual filename mode
• Added option to prompt for filename on startup
• Added FilenameDialog for entering custom filenames

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Auto-export on startup
• Deck and tag filtering
• Simple and detailed export formats
• Configuration GUI
• Manual export option