Anki AI Helper

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Displays AI-generated explanations, mnemonics, or translations beneath the card back during review, using a configurable prompt template and your chosen provider's API key, without altering cards.
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  • Last update or commit: 2026-08-08 (85 days before the snapshot).
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Description

πŸ€– Anki AI Helper

Ever wished you had a personal tutor inside Anki?

Anki AI Helper is a simple add-on that brings Artificial Intelligence directly to your flashcards. Whether you need a quick explanation, a catchy mnemonic, or a detailed translation, this tool acts as your personal study buddy!

🌟 What to Expect (How it Works)

Using Anki AI Helper is completely effortless:

  • Works with EVERYTHING: It works universally with all your existing decks and card types out-of-the-box. You do not need to create special cards or change your templates!
  • Safe & Non-Destructive: It never modifies or permanently alters your actual cards in the database. The AI response is simply injected visually onto the screen underneath your normal card back.
  • Instant Explanations: You just review your cards normally. When you press "Show Answer," the AI instantly reads the card and generates a helpful explanation right below your usual answer.

πŸš€ Getting Started in 3 Simple Steps

Even if you've never used an add-on before, setup takes less than a minute:

  1. Install the Add-on: Copy the download code at the bottom of this page and paste it into Anki (Tools β†’ Add-ons β†’ Get Add-ons). Restart Anki.
  2. Get an API Key: To use AI, you need a "key" from an AI provider (like OpenAI/ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Claude). Google Gemini offers a free tier that works perfectly for this!
  3. Plug it in: In Anki, go to Tools β†’ Anki AI Helper Settings. Paste your API key in the box, select your provider, and click Save.

That's it! Start reviewing your cards and watch the AI magic happen. ✨

βš™οΈ Customize Your Tutor (Advanced)

Want the AI to do something specific? You can fully customize exactly how it talks to you!

In the settings (Tools β†’ Anki AI Helper Settings), you can edit the Prompt Template. For example, you can tell the AI:

Example 1: Language Learning

You are a native language teacher.
Please provide 2 simple example sentences using the vocabulary word on this flashcard:

FRONT: {front}
BACK: {back}

Example 2: Medical School / Heavy Memorization

You are my medical school tutor. 
Based on this flashcard, give me a funny mnemonic to help me memorize the answer:

FRONT: {front}
BACK: {back}

The add-on will automatically replace {front} and {back} with your actual card text before asking the AI!

❓ Troubleshooting

  • AI response not showing: Make sure you are connected to the internet and have pasted a valid API key in the settings.
  • Error message on the card: This usually means your API key is invalid, or your AI provider is experiencing high traffic. Try clicking "Test API" from the settings menu to diagnose.

πŸ› οΈ Support & Source Code

This project is fully open-source! If you encounter bugs, have feature requests, or want to contribute, please visit the GitHub Repository.

Of course, it was made completely using AI.

README

πŸ€– Anki AI Helper

Anki Compatibility License: MIT

Ever wished you had a personal tutor inside Anki?

Anki AI Helper is a simple, powerful add-on that brings Artificial Intelligence directly to your flashcards. Whether you need a quick explanation, a catchy mnemonic, or a detailed translation, this tool acts as your personal study buddy!

🌟 What to Expect (How it Works)

Using Anki AI Helper is completely effortless:

  • Works with EVERYTHING: It works universally with all your existing decks and card types out-of-the-box. You do not need to create special cards or change your templates!
  • Safe & Non-Destructive: It never modifies or permanently alters your actual cards in the database. The AI response is simply injected visually onto the screen underneath your normal card back.
  • Instant Explanations: You just review your cards normally. When you press "Show Answer," the AI instantly reads the card and generates a helpful explanation right below your usual answer.

πŸš€ Getting Started in 3 Simple Steps

Even if you've never used an add-on before, setup takes less than a minute:

  1. Install the Add-on: Download the latest .ankiaddon file from the Releases page. Open Anki and go to Tools β†’ Add-ons β†’ Install from file.... Select the .ankiaddon file and restart Anki.
  2. Get an API Key: To use AI, you need a "key" from an AI provider (like OpenAI/ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Claude). Google Gemini offers a free tier that works perfectly for this!
  3. Plug it in: In Anki, go to Tools β†’ Anki AI Helper Settings. Paste your API key in the box, select your provider, and click Save.

That's it! Start reviewing your cards and watch the AI magic happen. ✨

βš™οΈ Customize Your Tutor (Advanced)

Want the AI to do something specific? You can fully customize exactly how it talks to you!

In the settings (Tools β†’ Anki AI Helper Settings), you can edit the Prompt Template. For example, you can tell the AI:

Example 1: Language Learning

You are a native language teacher.
Please provide 2 simple example sentences using the vocabulary word on this flashcard:

FRONT: {front}
BACK: {back}

Example 2: Medical School / Heavy Memorization

You are my medical school tutor. 
Based on this flashcard, give me a funny mnemonic to help me memorize the answer:

FRONT: {front}
BACK: {back}

The add-on will automatically replace {front} and {back} with your actual card text before asking the AI!

πŸ› οΈ Development

Built with modern Python tooling and Anki Add-on Developer Tools (AADT).

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/malarau/anki-ai-helper.git
cd anki-ai-helper

# Install dependencies using uv
uv sync

# Link and launch a local Anki test instance
uv run aadt test

# Build release package (.ankiaddon)
uv run aadt build

❓ Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
AI response not showing Ensure you are connected to the internet and have pasted a valid API key in the settings.
Error message on the card This usually means your API key is invalid, or your AI provider is experiencing high traffic. Try clicking "Test API" from the settings menu to diagnose.
Detailed Logs View detailed error logs by pressing Ctrl+Shift+A inside Anki.

πŸ“ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.