MCQ Generator

AnkiWeb addon 93660708

Creates and reviews single- and multiple-choice questions in Anki with an exam-style interface showing your selections, correct answers, color-coded feedback, and optional explanations.
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Updated
2026-01-07
Anki versions
23.10~
License
MIT (from the GitHub repository)
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Python, JSON, Git Attributes
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en

Maintenance

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-01-07 (298 days before the snapshot).
  • GitHub Actions workflows: 1.
  • Commits in the last year: 20.
  • Issues: 1 open, 0 closed.
  • Pull requests: 0 open, 4 merged.

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Description




MCQs deserve a proper review screen.

Review multiple-choice questions in Anki with a clean, exam-style interface.
Instantly see what you chose, what was correct, and why β€” without clutter.


Why this add-on?

Standard Anki cards are great for recall,
but MCQs need a different kind of feedback:

β€’ Was my answer correct or incorrect?
β€’ Which options were correct?
β€’ Did I miss something, or choose too much?

This add-on turns MCQ review into a focused, exam-like experience.


Key features

β€’ Supports single-choice and multiple-choice questions
β€’ Clear visual separation of:
  πŸ‘€ Your answer   πŸŽ― Correct answer
β€’ Row-level color coding:
  πŸŸ© Correct selection   πŸŸ₯ Incorrect or missed option
β€’ In single-choice mode, unnecessary columns are automatically hidden
β€’ Optional explanation field, shown exactly where you want it
β€’ No redundant β€œCorrect answers: …” text β€” only what matters


How it looks during review

β€’ Select your answer(s) on the front side
β€’ Flip the card
β€’ Instantly understand:
  β€“ what you chose
  β€“ what was correct
  β€“ where you made a mistake


Builder integration

β€’ Open via editor toolbar or Tools menu
β€’ Works from Add/Edit window and Browser
β€’ Automatically creates and manages a dedicated note type:
  MCQ (Addon)


Note type fields

β€’ Question
β€’ Choice1 – Choice6
β€’ Correct (comma-separated indices, e.g. 2,3)
β€’ Mode (single or multi)
β€’ Explanation (optional)


Smart state handling

β€’ Your selections are stored only temporarily
β€’ Optionally cleared automatically after reviewing the answer
β€’ Prevents accidental reuse of old answers in later reviews


Configuration

You can customize behavior via "Tool β†’ Add-on β†’ MCQ Generator":

β€’ Force template updates (for development)
β€’ Control explanation placement
β€’ Clear selection state after review (recommended)

Changes take effect after restarting Anki.


Source code

GitHub:
https://github.com/yuwayanagitani/multiple-choice-generator


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How to make MCQ with this add-on

  1. Input your question and answer options. (maximam six, the empty options will be ignored in review window.)



  2. Open the MCQ builder UI (You can find it on the top bar of the "Add" window.) and configure them.



  3. Then, the "Correct" and "Mode" fields will be automatically filled as you intented on the UI. Or, you can input manually on these fields. ("Correct" field should be written only in numbers separated by comma. "Mode" field should be "multi" for multiple choice or "single" for single choice.)



  4. This is how you will see in the review window.






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Updates

  • 2026/1/2 - v0.1.1 - Now you can change the config via default Anki config GUI.
  • 2026/1/2 - v0.1.2 - Some minor changes.
  • 2026/1/2 - v0.1.3 - Bug in the postion of explanation field fixed.
  • 2026/1/2 - v0.1.4 - Make margin on top and bottom of the Explanation field. (CSS change only).
  • 2026/1/7 - v0.1.5 - Fixed some bugs in creating the note type.
  • 2026/1/7 - v0.1.6 - Fixed color setting in dark mode.

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Supports

This tool is built to support medical students and residents.
Support via thumbing up πŸ‘ on this page and Buy Me a Coffee β˜• motivates me a lot!!


README

MCQ Builder (Anki Add-on)

MCQ Builder is an Anki add-on that lets you create and review multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a highly optimized review UI.

It is designed for exam-oriented learning, focusing on:

  • Instant recognition of correctness
  • Clear comparison between your answer and correct answers
  • Minimal visual clutter
  • Safe handling of answer state across reviews

Features

🧠 Review UI optimized for MCQs

  • Supports single-choice and multiple-choice questions
  • Left-side indicator columns:
    • πŸ‘€ Your answer
    • 🎯 Correct answer
  • Row-level color coding:
    • 🟩 Green: correctly selected answer
    • πŸŸ₯ Red: incorrect selection or missed correct answer
  • In single-choice mode, the πŸ‘€ column is automatically hidden to reduce clutter

πŸ” Safe answer state handling

  • User selections are temporarily stored during review
  • Optionally auto-cleared when the back side is shown, preventing accidental reuse of old answers

🧩 Flexible explanation placement

  • Explanations can be shown above or below the results
  • No redundant β€œCorrect answers: …” text unless you want it

πŸ›  Builder integration

  • One-click access via:
    • Editor toolbar button
    • Tools menu
  • Works from both Add/Edit window and Browser

Note Type: MCQ (Addon)

This add-on creates (or updates) a note type called:

MCQ (Addon)

Fields

  • Question
  • Choice1 – Choice6
  • Correct (comma-separated indices, e.g. 2,3)
  • Mode (single or multi)
  • Explanation

How Review Works

  1. On the front side, select your answer(s)
  2. Flip the card
  3. Instantly see:
    • Which options you chose (πŸ‘€)
    • Which options were correct (🎯)
  4. Understand mistakes via color and explanation
  5. (Optional) Selection state is cleared automatically

Installation

  1. Download the add-on files
  2. Place them in a new folder under:
    Anki2/addons21/
    
  3. Restart Anki

Philosophy

This add-on is built with the idea that:

MCQ review should feel like a real exam review screen, not a flashcard hack.

Everything unnecessary is removed.
Everything useful is aligned, consistent, and predictable.


License

MIT License