Anki brain

AnkiWeb addon 327453219

Turns Anki into an offline AI tutor that answers questions by searching your own flashcards via Ollama, with optional web search and a chat interface.
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1 (👍 1 · 👎 0)
Updated
2026-06-18
Anki versions
2.1.1~
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Languages
Python, YAML, JSON, Common Lisp
Description language
en

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-06-18 (136 days before the snapshot).

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Description

Anki-Brain: The Ultimate Offline AI Tutor

Transform Anki into an intelligent learning partner. Anki-Brain analyzes your flashcards to answer your questions instantly, citing your own cards as sources. It runs completely offline on your computer, ensuring total privacy.

✨ KEY FEATURES

🧠 Ultrathink Technology Answers questions by reading your flashcards in real-time. No hallucinations—just facts from your deck. "Mechanism of Action?" -> It quotes your pharmacology cards.

⚡️ Instant & Offline Powered by Ollama (compatible with Llama 3, Phi-3, Mistral). It runs on your hardware. 0ms latency, $0 cost, 100% privacy.

🌐 Hybrid Search Does your deck have gaps? Anki-Brain seamlessly combines your Flashcard knowledge with Web Search to give you the comprehensive answer.

 Premium Design A beautiful, iOS-inspired interface that feels right at home on your Mac or PC. Features rounded chat bubbles, smooth animations, and a comfortable reading experience.

🛠️ INSTALLATION GUIDE

  1. Install Ollama (Required)

    • Download from https://ollama.com
    • Install and run the application.
    • Open your terminal and type: ollama run phi3 (This downloads the brain).

  2. Install Anki-Brain

    • Download this add-on.
    • Restart Anki.

  3. Build Your Brain

    • Click the "Re-Index" button in the chat window.
    • This reads your cards and builds a searchable knowledge base. It only takes a few seconds.

💡 HOW TO USE

  • Ask Anything: "What are the symptoms of X?" "Explain the difference between A and B."
  • Zoom: Adjust the font size in Settings (⚙️ icon) for a comfortable reading experience.
  • Notes: Use the side tab to jot down quick notes without leaving Anki.

🔒 PRIVACY

Your data never leaves your computer. All processing is done locally via Ollama.

Created by Skyrunner.