Ultimate Session Pacer (with FSRS Smart Advisor)

AnkiWeb addon 2020769284

Breaks large daily review workloads into smaller blocks with timed healthy breaks, FSRS-based session recommendations, a movable progress bar, auto-hide/sync, notifications, webhooks, and customizable per-deck settings.
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Updated
2026-03-04
Anki versions
24.11~
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Languages
Python, JSON
Description language
en

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-03-04 (242 days before the snapshot).

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Description

The Purpose

This plugin was made for students, language learners, and anyone dealing with a large number of Anki reviews. Sometimes, opening Anki and seeing hundreds (or thousands) of due cards can feel overwhelming and exhausting.

The purpose of the Ultimate Session Pacer is to break down your massive daily workload into smaller, manageable chunks (blocks). By forcing you to take healthy, timed breaks between these blocks, it prevents mental fatigue and keeps you focused for longer periods of time.

How It Works

Settings Menu

1. Smart FSRS Advisor

You don't need to guess how many cards to study per session. The plugin features a built-in advisor that reads your pending card queue. Depending on your backlog, it uses a dynamic math formula (Square Root scaling) to suggest the perfect number of cards per block and the ideal break duration.

2. Live Progress Bar (Qt6)

As you study, a clean, non-intrusive progress bar appears directly on your screen. It shows exactly how many cards are left in your current block. When the bar fills up, your session is complete, and it's time for a break! You can move this bar to any corner of the screen.

3. Auto-Hide & Auto-Sync

If you activate these options, the plugin will automatically minimize Anki to your taskbar the moment your break startsβ€”forcing you to step away and rest your eyes. Note: Please leave Anki running in the background during breaks so the timer can run. It can also automatically sync your progress with AnkiWeb to keep your profile safe.

4. Notifications & Webhooks

When your break time is over, the plugin will send a native Windows notification to your desktop. If you are away from your PC, you can link a Discord or Telegram webhook, and the plugin will send a message directly to your phone to remind you to get back to studying.

5. Highly Customizable

  • Decide exactly how many cards or how many minutes each session should last.
  • Disable the pacer for specific "easy" decks while keeping it strict for hard ones.
  • Change the popup texts, enable sound chimes, and fully switch the language (Built-in English and Italian).

Important Compatibility Notes

  • Works perfectly with the latest Anki updates (Versions 24.xx and 25.xx) and the modern Qt6 framework.
  • Completely safe to use alongside the V3 Scheduler and the modern FSRS algorithm.

Changelog

2026-03-03 - New Update (New Content)

  • New info panel that reads your deck's actual FSRS settings (preset name, desired retention, review limits)
  • "What If" slider to simulate how different retention targets affect your recommended session size
  • Smarter session recommendations based on your real deck settings instead of generic estimates
  • Scrollable settings window for smaller screens
  • Improved compatibility with all Anki versions (23.x and 24+)

2026-02-24 - New Update (New Content + Bug Fixes)

  • Interactive FSRS scaling graph embedded in settings (zoom, pan, hover)
  • Smart low-cards warning with toggle in Advanced settings
  • Fixed sub-deck settings inheritance (parent deck now applies correctly to child cards)
  • Fixed infinite cooldown loop bug
  • Fixed Auto-Sync not working during breaks
  • Fixed timer flashing on multi-deck cooldowns
  • Fixed missing default config keys on upgrade
  • Cross-platform notification safety
  • Improved translation coverage
  • General stability and performance improvements

2026-02-22 - First Upload

  • Release