AnkiTube – YouTube Sidebar for Anki

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Adds a docked, resizable YouTube sidebar inside Anki with Google sign-in, search, playlists, navigation controls, and continuous audio playback while studying.
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Updated: 2026-05-28
Anki versions: 2.1.66~
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Description language: en

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Last update or commit: 2026-05-28 (157 days before the snapshot).

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Min Anki	Max Anki	Updated
2.1.50	2.1.66+	2026-05-28

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Description

AnkiTube adds a YouTube sidebar directly inside Anki!

Features:

▶ YouTube button appears in the top toolbar next to your other add-ons
Opens as a docked sidebar panel inside Anki
Sign into your Google account to access YouTube Premium, playlists, and liked videos
Search YouTube or paste any video/playlist URL directly from the panel
Audio keeps playing while you study and flip through cards
Back, Forward, and Reload navigation built in
Can be dragged, resized, or floated as a separate window
Works alongside AnkiTerminator, AMBOSS, and other sidebar add-ons

How to use:

Click ▶ YouTube in the top toolbar (or go to Tools → YouTube)
The YouTube sidebar opens on the right side of Anki
Sign in to your Google account for full access
Search for music, paste a playlist URL, and study!

Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Y

Compatible with Anki 2.1.50+ (Qt6 recommended).