AnkiWeb addon 418106886
Assigns Anki review actions—answer ratings, show answer, undo, or nothing—to mouse buttons, scroll-wheel movements, and long presses, configurable separately for question and answer sides.
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| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | 25.07 | 2026-06-12 |
| 25.07.1 | + | 2026-08-02 |
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Enables hands-free Anki reviews by using a webcam to detect head and hand gestures, with customizable gesture-to-action mapping, sensitivity settings, recalibration, and optional camera preview.
Maps customizable mouse-button and scroll-wheel shortcuts to over 20 review actions, such as showing answers, grading cards, and undoing.
Lets you review cards with the mouse wheel: scroll forward to undo the previous action, and scroll backward to show the answer or rate "good."
Maps mouse clicks, wheel actions, and trackpad swipes to Anki review commands across question, answer, overview, and congratulations screens, plus deck-browser navigation and middle-click drag scrolling.
Maps standard gamepad buttons to Anki actions like flipping, answering, undo, and browser, plus custom keyboard shortcuts for card-template interactions.
Enables keyboard-driven Anki reviewing with hjkl answer keys, front-side grading, configurable shortcuts, hidden or disabled buttons, Pass-Fail mode, answer color coding, zoom controls, and last-grade display.
Functioning as Mouse Buttons as Review Shortcuts, this add-on lets you control Anki review using your mouse, turning mouse buttons into fast shortcuts for answering cards without touching the keyboard.
Perfect for users who prefer mouse-only review, use gaming mice, want faster reviews, or simply want to reduce keyboard usage while studying.
Originally created for my own daily study sessions to make reviewing feel faster and more natural.
Simple settings and instant changes during review
Choose actions such as Show Answer, Again, Hard, Good, Easy, Do Nothing, or Undo (Ctrl+Z)
Features:
How to use:
Settings:
If you have any suggestions, feature ideas, or experience any issues, feel free to contact me or open an issue on GitHub.
This add-on is something I actively use in my own study sessions, and many improvements come from real study situations. If you discover a better workflow or have ideas that could make reviews even smoother, I would love to hear them.
A companion add-on for: FocusFlow.
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A companion add-on for: Focus Mode Suite.
Use your mouse as a configurable shortcut controller for Anki reviews.
Mouse Buttons as Review Shortcuts lets you assign review actions to mouse buttons, scroll-wheel movements, and long presses. Answer cards, reveal answers, undo a review action, and control your review workflow without relying on keyboard shortcuts.
Designed for mouse-only review, gaming mice, multi-button mice, and anyone who wants a more flexible Anki review setup.
Ctrl+Z).Compatibility with individual mouse buttons can depend on your mouse hardware and operating system.
Configure mouse actions and change settings for your review workflow.
Choose actions for the question and answer sides, including answer reveal, review ratings, and no action.
Configure secondary actions, such as Undo (Ctrl+Z), using a long press.
Settings are saved and applied immediately, so you can adjust your setup without restarting Anki.
For example, you could configure your mouse like this:
| Mouse input | Question side | Answer side |
|---|---|---|
| Right click | Show Answer | Good |
| Scroll up | Do Nothing | Easy |
| Scroll down | Do Nothing | Again |
| Middle click | Show Answer | Undo (Ctrl+Z) via long press |
This is only an example. You can choose the actions that suit your own workflow.
Download the add-on:
Mouse Buttons as Review Shortcuts — AnkiWeb
After installation, restart Anki if required and open Tools → Mouse Shortcuts to configure it.
addons21 directory.Default add-on directories:
Windows
%APPDATA%\Anki2\addons21\
macOS
~/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/
Linux
~/.local/share/Anki2/addons21/
For most users, installing through AnkiWeb is the simplest option.
These add-ons can complement a customized Anki review workflow:
Found a bug, encountered a compatibility issue, or have an idea for improving the add-on?
When reporting a problem, include your Anki version, operating system, mouse model (if relevant), and the steps needed to reproduce the issue.
Mouse Buttons as Review Shortcuts began as a tool for my own daily study sessions. Its features have grown from practical use and feedback, with the goal of making Anki reviews more comfortable and flexible.
Contributions, suggestions, and reports of reproducible issues are welcome.