Mikan Mode

Mikan Mode implements the learning algorithm from the mikan English vocabulary app for Anki. This add-on provides an efficient repetition-based learning method with flexible set sizes and enhanced functionality.

✨ Features

🎛️ Flexible Session Settings

• Configurable set sizes: 3-10 cards per set (default: 5)
• Adjustable session length: 1-100 sets (default: 6)
• Real-time calculation: Total cards automatically calculated and displayed
• Smart repetition: Cards marked as "unknown" go to the back of the queue, while "known" cards are removed

⏱️ Accurate Learning Time Tracking

• Session-based measurement: Tracks actual learning time from start to finish
• Realistic statistics: Average time per card calculated and recorded in Anki
• No artificial timers: Uses real learning duration instead of fixed values

🔙 Undo Functionality

• Back button: Return to previous cards with "Back (B)" button
• Keyboard shortcut: Press "B" key to go back
• State restoration: Automatically restores card completion status and answers
• Smart display: Back button only appears when applicable

🖥️ Adaptive Interface

• Resizable window: Drag to adjust window size to your preference
• Minimum size protection: Prevents window from becoming too small (600x400)
• Responsive layout: UI elements adjust properly to different window sizes
• Intuitive controls: Large, clearly labeled buttons with keyboard shortcuts

🔄 How it works

1. Session Setup: Choose your preferred cards per set (3-10) and number of sets (1-100)
2. Card Selection: Uses Anki's scheduling algorithm to select due cards, new cards, and learning cards
3. Random Shuffle: Selected cards are shuffled randomly for varied learning
4. Set-based Learning: Cards are presented in your configured set size
5. Smart Repetition: For each set:
   • Cards marked as "unknown" (1 key) go to the back of the queue
   • Cards marked as "known" (Space/2/3/4 keys) are removed from the queue
   • Continue until all cards in the set are marked as "known"
6. Progress Through Sets: Move to the next set once current set is complete
7. Session Completion: Finish when all sets are completed with accurate time tracking

🚀 Usage

Getting Started

1. Go to Tools → Mikan Mode
2. Configure your session:
   • Cards per set: Choose 3-10 cards (default: 5)
   • Number of sets: Choose 1-100 sets (default: 6)
   • Total cards: Automatically calculated and displayed
3. Click Start to begin the session

During Learning

Use keyboard shortcuts or click buttons to respond:

Question Phase:

• Space/Enter: Show answer
• B: Go back to previous card (if available)
• Esc: Exit session

Answer Phase:

• Space/Enter: Mark as known (Good)
• 1: Mark as unknown (Again) - card goes to back of queue
• 2: Mark as known (Hard)
• 3: Mark as known (Good)
• 4: Mark as known (Easy)
• B: Go back to previous card
• Esc: Exit session

Window Controls

• Resize: Drag window edges or corners to adjust size
• Minimum size: Window cannot be smaller than 600x400 for usability

GitHub: https://github.com/53b29461/mikan-mode-v4