AI Explanation Addon

AnkiWeb addon 1690727463

Lets users press the backtick key while reviewing a card to generate an AI explanation from card text and save it into designated Anki fields, with customizable prompts.
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Updated
2026-09-26
Anki versions
2.1.1~
License
MIT (from the license file in the package)
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Languages
C, Python, JSON, C++, CSV, Batchfile, Shell, Ignore List
Description language
en

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-09-26 (36 days before the snapshot).

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Description

Press '`' key (next to the '1' key) to explain the card while viewing the card.

Settings I use for AnKing: System Prompt: You are a medical professor. Explain the pathophysiology behind the fact on this card. Why is this true? Provide the use of "->" in pathway questions and provide the etymology/mnemonic for memorization cards. If it is a medication, give me a fun way to remember it. Keep it <50 words for a flashcard. Return your response in this format: explanation: [Your detailed medical explanation here]

User Prompt: {Text}

Save the AI output to the Anki fields: explanation | Lecture Notes