Reference Image Sidebar

AnkiWeb addon 919446148

Lets you upload multiple reference images per deck and view them in a zoomable, toggleable sidebar during reviews, with image switching, management dialogs and configurable zoom, width and auto-show preferences.
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Updated: 2025-05-12
Anki versions: 2.1.1~
License: MIT (from the README)
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Languages: Python, JSON
Description language: en

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Last update or commit: 2025-05-12 (538 days before the snapshot).
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Issues: 3 open, 0 closed.
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Repository: chiranarumugam/reference-sidebar · more by chiranarumugam
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Last commit: 2025-05-12
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Languages: Python
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Description

Reference Image Sidebar

Keep diagrams, cheat-sheets, or pathway charts always at hand while you study each deck. This add-on lets you upload one or more images per deck and view them in a zoomable sidebar during reviews.

Features

Sidebar toggle Alt + R
Per-deck storage – images only appear with their linked deck
Upload button – copies files into Anki’s media folder automatically
Image switcher – dropdown to cycle through multiple references
Zoom controls – use the +/- buttons
Manage dialog – Tools → Reference Images… to delete or re-assign images
Preferences – Tools → Reference Sidebar Settings… (default zoom, auto-show, width)

Installation

Download the latest .ankiaddon file from the Releases page or from AnkiWeb.
In Anki, choose File → Import and select the downloaded file.
Restart Anki.

Note: Anki 23 or newer (Qt 6 build) is recommended. Limited Qt 5 compatibility is included but not extensively tested.

Quick Start

Open a deck and start Reviewing.
Press Alt + R to open the sidebar.
Click Upload Image and choose a file (PNG, JPG, GIF).
The image appears instantly and will auto-show whenever you review that deck.

Shortcuts

Toggle sidebar: Alt + R (only available in review mode)

Preferences

Auto-show sidebar when a review starts
Default zoom level (0.25× – 4×)
Sidebar width
Remember visibility across sessions

Find these under Tools → Reference Sidebar Settings…

Troubleshooting

No images showing?
- Go to Tools → Check Media… and verify your files are listed.
Pinch-to-zoom not working?
- Ensure you have a precision trackpad that emits native pinch events (macOS).
Other issues or feature requests?
- Open an Issue on the GitHub repo or leave a comment on AnkiWeb.

README

Reference Image Sidebar

Keep diagrams, cheat-sheets, or pathway charts always at hand while you study each deck. This add-on lets you upload one or more images per deck and view them in a zoomable sidebar during reviews

Features

Sidebar toggle Alt + R
Per-deck storage – images only appear with their linked deck
Upload button – copies files into Anki’s media folder automatically
Image switcher – dropdown to cycle through multiple references
Zoom – Ctrl/⌘ + wheel, pinch gesture, or ± buttons
Manage dialog – Tools → Reference Images… to delete or re-assign
Preferences – Tools → Reference Sidebar Settings… (default zoom, auto-show, width)

Installation

Download the latest .ankiaddon file from the AnkiWeb page.
In Anki, choose File → Import and select the file.
Restart Anki.

Anki 23 or newer (Qt 6 build) is recommended. Limited Qt 5 compatibility is included, but not extensively tested.

Quick Start

Open a deck and start Reviewing.
Press Alt + R to open the sidebar.
Click Upload Image, choose a PNG/JPG/GIF.
The image appears instantly and will auto-show whenever you review that deck.

Shortcuts

Toggle sidebar: Alt + R (only available in review mode)

Preferences

Auto-show sidebar when a review starts
Default zoom level (0.25× – 4×)
Sidebar width
Remember visibility across sessions

Find these under Tools → Reference Sidebar Settings….

Troubleshooting

If the sidebar doesn’t show images, ensure the files are present in Tools → Check Media….
Pinch-to-zoom requires a precision trackpad that emits native zoom gestures (macOS).
For bug reports or feature requests, please open an Issue on GitHub or use the AnkiWeb comments section.

License

Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.