Remove Empty Note Types - Clean Unused Models Safely

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Detects empty, unused note types and lets users review, search, and selectively delete them, protecting default templates and creating an undo checkpoint for safe restoration.
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Updated
2026-09-14
Anki versions
2.1.1~
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Python, JSON
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en

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-09-14 (48 days before the snapshot).

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Description

Remove Empty Note Types

A modern, safe, and interactive add-on to detect and delete unused / empty note types (models with 0 cards) from your Anki collection.

Replaces legacy and abandoned empty note type removers with a rich graphical interface, protection for your default templates, and full Undo safety.

Key Features

  • Interactive Review Dialog: Displays a clean list of all empty note types with real-time search filtering.
  • Granular Selection: Choose exactly which note types you want to remove using checkboxes, or use quick Select All / Deselect All buttons.
  • Protected Note Types: Safeguards built-in templates (like Basic, Cloze, etc.) so they are never checked for accidental deletion. The protection list is fully customizable.
  • Safe Deletion with Undo (Ctrl+Z): Automatically creates an Anki checkpoint before removing any model, allowing you to instantly restore models with Edit → Undo (or Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z).
  • Native Configuration Support: Full support for Anki's Config button in the Add-ons manager — no more "Add-on has no configuration" errors!

How to Use

  1. In Anki Desktop, go to the top menu: Tools → Clean Empty Note Types...
  2. If your collection is clean, a friendly message will confirm no empty note types exist.
  3. If empty models are found, review them in the dialog, select the ones you want to delete, and click Delete Selected.
  4. To adjust protected models or behavior, click Settings... in the cleaner window or click Config in Tools → Add-ons.

Compatibility

Supports Anki 2.1.45+ through Anki 23.x, 24.x, and newer (both Qt5 and Qt6).

Developed by @alyxhard - https://github.com/alyxhard

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