Micromanager for Anki

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Locks Anki study sessions until time, review, or deck goals are met, blocking exits, deck switching, and menus, with configurable unlock methods and a progress HUD.
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Updated
2026-03-26
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25.09.2~
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Description

Micromanager for Anki

Only Tested With Mac OS

Micromanager is a productivity enforcement add-on designed to eliminate distractions by locking you into your Anki study sessions until a specific goal is met. It employs aggressive "focus-yanking" and window management to ensure you don't stray from your decks.

Inspiration: FocusForce and Micromanager

Loved FocusForce but it was buggy and didn't do everything I needed it to. Given that it has not been updated in a while, I went ahead and made numerous changes. Please message me if you want this removed.

Code: Github

Core Functionality

When an enforcement session is active, Micromanager implements the following restrictions:

  • Focus Enforcement: If you click away from Anki or try to minimize the window, the app will automatically maximize and bring itself back to the front.
  • Deck Locking: You are restricted to the specific deck you started with. Attempting to navigate to other decks will force you back to the deck browser or your original session.
  • Menu Blocking: Access to the Add-ons and Switch Profile menus is disabled during an active session to prevent escaping.
  • Anti-Exit: Standard close events are intercepted; you cannot close Anki normally until the goal is achieved or a bypass password is entered.

Goal Types

Sessions can be configured based on six distinct targets:

  • Time: A countdown timer that unlocks once the allotted time has expired. The progress bar fills as time passes.
  • Correct Answers: Stay locked in until you have answered a specific number of cards correctly.
  • New Cards: Complete a specific number of new cards.
  • Total Reviews: Complete a specific number of card reviews.
  • Reviews Due: Locks you in until all currently due reviews in the selected deck are cleared.
  • Complete Deck: Locks you in until all available new and review cards in the selected deck are cleared.

Lock Methods

You can choose how difficult it is to "break" a session early:

  • Unlocked: Allows you to abort the session after a simple confirmation prompt.
  • Locked: The most restrictive mode. There is no password bypass; you must complete the goal to unlock Anki.
  • Random Text: Generates a 200-character string. You must type this string perfectly (no copy-pasting allowed) to unlock early.
  • Custom Password: Requires a user-defined password to end the session.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + Shift + M: Opens the Micromanager settings menu to start or update a session.

User Interface

Micromanager features a permanent, native-styled Heads-Up Display (HUD) at the bottom of the reviewer:

  • Persistent Bar: When no lock is active, the HUD functions as a passive daily progress tracker showing "CARDS LEFT TODAY".
  • Progress Bar: Visually tracks progress towards your active goal or daily completion.
  • Settings Icon: A gear icon allows you to activate a lock or adjust an existing one.
  • Abort Session: Accessible through the settings menu during a lock, requiring the designated lock method to stop early.

Note: This add-on is tested and designed to visually complement the Onigiri theme, utilizing native colors and a flat, modern aesthetic.

README

Micromanager for Anki

Micromanager is a productivity enforcement add-on designed to eliminate distractions by locking you into your Anki study sessions until a specific goal is met. It employs aggressive "focus-yanking" and window management to ensure you don't stray from your decks.

Inspiration: FocusForce and Micromanager

Loved FocusForce but it was buggy and didn't do everything I needed it to. Given that it has not been updated in a while, I went ahead and made numerous changes. Please message me if you want this removed.

Code: Github

Core Functionality

When an enforcement session is active, Micromanager implements the following restrictions:

  • Focus Enforcement: If you click away from Anki or try to minimize the window, the app will automatically maximize and bring itself back to the front.
  • Deck Locking: You are restricted to the specific deck you started with. Attempting to navigate to other decks will force you back to the deck browser or your original session.
  • Menu Blocking: Access to the Add-ons and Switch Profile menus is disabled during an active session to prevent escaping.
  • Anti-Exit: Standard close events are intercepted; you cannot close Anki normally until the goal is achieved or a bypass password is entered.

Goal Types

Sessions can be configured based on six distinct targets:

  • Time: A countdown timer that unlocks once the allotted time has expired. The progress bar fills as time passes.
  • Correct Answers: Stay locked in until you have answered a specific number of cards correctly.
  • New Cards: Complete a specific number of new cards.
  • Total Reviews: Complete a specific number of card reviews.
  • Reviews Due: Locks you in until all currently due reviews in the selected deck are cleared.
  • Complete Deck: Locks you in until all available new and review cards in the selected deck are cleared.

Lock Methods

You can choose how difficult it is to "break" a session early:

  • Unlocked: Allows you to abort the session after a simple confirmation prompt.
  • Locked: The most restrictive mode. There is no password bypass; you must complete the goal to unlock Anki.
  • Random Text: Generates a 200-character string. You must type this string perfectly (no copy-pasting allowed) to unlock early.
  • Custom Password: Requires a user-defined password to end the session.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + Shift + M: Opens the Micromanager settings menu to start or update a session.

User Interface

Micromanager features a permanent, native-styled Heads-Up Display (HUD) at the bottom of the reviewer:

  • Persistent Bar: When no lock is active, the HUD functions as a passive daily progress tracker showing "CARDS LEFT TODAY".
  • Progress Bar: Visually tracks progress towards your active goal or daily completion.
  • Settings Icon: A gear icon allows you to activate a lock or adjust an existing one.
  • Abort Session: Accessible through the settings menu during a lock, requiring the designated lock method to stop early.

Note: This add-on is tested and designed to visually complement the Onigiri theme, utilizing native colors and a flat, modern aesthetic.