NeedImage Tagger

AnkiWeb addon 287405236

Automatically tags notes lacking images based on configurable keywords and fields, with cleanup once images are added, so image-needing cards can be systematically found and improved.
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2025-12-13
Anki versions
25.09.2~
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Description


Some cards are missing something — but finding them takes time.

Automatically tag notes that would benefit from an image, so nothing gets overlooked.
Upgrade your deck systematically: scan → tag → add images → repeat.

Key features

• Tags notes based on keyword hits and missing images
• Safe to re-run (supports cleanup after images are added)
• Fully configurable keywords and tag names

How to use

Run the scan, then review tagged notes in the Browser and add images where needed.

Source code

GitHub: https://github.com/yuwayanagitani/anki-needimage-tagger

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Supports

This tool is built to support medical students and residents.
Support via thumbing up 👍 on this page and Buy Me a Coffee ☕ motivates me a lot!!


README

Anki NeedImage Tagger

🔗 AnkiWeb
https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/287405236

What this add-on does

Anki NeedImage Tagger automatically tags cards that are likely to benefit from an image.
It helps you quickly identify text-only cards where adding a diagram, photo, or figure would improve understanding.

This add-on is especially useful for:

  • Medical and biological subjects
  • Anatomy, pathology, histology, radiology
  • Any topic where visual information matters

Core Features

  • 🖼 Automatically assigns a “need image” tag to cards
  • 🔍 Detects cards with insufficient visual content
  • 🏷 Fully customizable tag name
  • 🔁 Dynamic tagging (tags can be added or removed)
  • 🪶 Lightweight and fast
  • 🧩 Works with any deck and note type

How It Works

  1. The add-on inspects configured fields of a card
  2. It checks whether images are present
  3. If no image is detected, a NeedImage tag is added
  4. If an image is later added, the tag can be removed automatically

This keeps your collection visually optimized over time.

Why Use NeedImage Tags?

Using this add-on allows you to:

  • Create filtered decks such as:
    • tag:needimage
  • Systematically improve card quality
  • Prioritize cards that need diagrams or figures
  • Avoid missing important visual learning opportunities

It turns “I should add an image later” into a trackable workflow.

Installation

From AnkiWeb (recommended)

  1. Open Anki
  2. Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons
  3. Enter the code from AnkiWeb
  4. Restart Anki

👉 https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/287405236

Manual (GitHub)

  1. Download or clone this repository

  2. Place it in:

    Anki2/<profile>/addons21/anki-needimage-tagger/

  3. Restart Anki

Configuration

Open:

Tools → Add-ons → Anki NeedImage Tagger → Config

Available options include:

  • Enable / disable tagging
  • Target fields to inspect
  • Tag name (default: needimage)
  • Whether to remove the tag when an image is added
  • Scope (review-time / batch processing)

Usage

  • Review cards normally, or
  • Run the add-on on selected cards in the Browser

Tagged cards can then be reviewed, edited, or grouped into filtered decks for image enrichment.

Performance & Safety

  • No background polling
  • No network or AI usage
  • Does not modify scheduling or intervals
  • Safe for large collections

Compatibility

  • Anki 24.x
  • Anki 25.x
  • Windows / macOS / Linux

License

MIT License

Author

Created by @yuwayanagitani

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