Anki Jisho Connect v3.13.0

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Search Jisho.org directly from the Anki editor and fill note fields with selected meanings, readings and forms using custom field mapping, keyboard shortcuts and a themed results window.
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Votes: 12 (👍 11 · 👎 1)
Updated: 2026-04-15
Anki versions: 25.02.6~
License: MIT (from the license file in the package)
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Languages: Python, JavaScript, CSS, JSON
Description language: en

Maintenance

stale

Last update or commit: 2026-04-15 (200 days before the snapshot).
Forks that may still be maintained: "VDict Assistant Addon" (1647622049).

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Repository: grakinn/anki-jisho-connect · more by grakinn
Stars: ⭐ 0
Last commit: unknown

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Min Anki	Max Anki	Updated
23.10	25.02.5	2026-01-14
25.02.6	+	2026-04-15

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The original addon and its forks. The best value in each column is in bold.

Version	Works on Anki 26.09.3	Maintenance	Last activity	Votes	Approval	GitHub stars	Notes
Anki Jisho Connect v3.13.0 this addon original	supported	stale	15 Apr 2026	👍 11 · 👎 1	65%	0
↳ VDict Assistant Addon (AI-detected; may be wrong)	supported	active	16 Sep 2026	👍 0 · 👎 0	–	0

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Description

Anki Jisho Connect - Your Bridge Between Jisho.org and Anki

Anki Jisho Connect is a powerful add-on designed to streamline your Japanese study workflow. It lets you search Jisho.org directly from the Anki editor and fill your note fields in seconds.

A Word from the Creator (Grakinn):

"As a fellow Japanese learner, I know how tedious creating high-quality cards can be. My goal with Anki Jisho Connect was to build the tool I always wanted: something fast, beautiful, and powerful that lets you focus on learning, not on busywork. I hope it helps you on your journey to fluency."

💡 What Is Anki Jisho Connect?

Search Japanese words directly from the Anki editor.
Select the exact meanings, readings, and forms you need.
Instantly populate your note fields using your custom mapping.
Stay inside Anki without switching to a browser.

✨ Key Features

🧠 Smart Field Mapping: Map Jisho data (Word, Reading, Meaning, JLPT Level, Wanikani Level, See also, etc.) to your note fields.
⌨️ Configurable Shortcuts: Open Jisho or quick-fill meanings (all or first) without the mouse.
🎨 Themed UI: A clean results window that respects Anki light and dark themes.
🚀 No Freezing: Background requests keep Anki responsive.
🌐 Speak Your Language: Interface in English and Portuguese.

🚀 Getting Started

Install the add-on from AnkiWeb.
In Anki, go to GRKN → Anki Jisho Connect Settings and configure your Note Type and field mappings.

Open the editor, type a word into your search field, and press the JI button or the shortcut (default: Alt+J).

Select your meanings and click "Confirm Entry" to fill your fields.

🐛 Bug Reports and Suggestions

This add-on is under active development. If you find a bug or have a feature request, please report it on GitHub instead of leaving a negative review. This is the best way to help me improve the tool for everyone!

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☕ Support the Project

If you enjoy Anki Jisho Connect and it has helped your studies, please consider supporting its development. A coffee keeps the code flowing!