Getting Started - Anki Automation

Next Steps

Follow these steps to start using Anki Automation:

Install AnkiConnect Add-on
1. Open Anki Desktop
2. Go to Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons
3. Enter code: 2055492159
4. Click OK and restart Anki
Start Anki Desktop
Make sure Anki is running before using Anki Automation. The application needs Anki to be open to import cards.

Important: Always keep Anki Desktop running when using this application.
Launch Anki Automation
Double-click the "Anki Automation" shortcut on your desktop or Start menu. A console window will open and your default browser will navigate to the application.
Create Your First Cards
The application will open at http://localhost:4747 — you're ready to start creating flashcards.

Quick Start

Creating Cards in 3 Steps

Write YAML in the Editor
Click "Load Template" to start with a sample, or write your own:

deck: "My First Deck"
cards:
- uid: "card-001"
fields:
Front: "What is Python?"
Back: "A programming language"
tags: ["programming"]
Preview Your Cards
Click "Preview" to see how your cards will look in Anki. Use swipe gestures or arrow buttons to navigate between cards.
Import to Anki
Click "Import" to send cards to Anki. A progress modal will show the import status in real-time.

Configure Card Templates

Important: To properly display HTML tables, LaTeX math, and formatted content, you need to configure your Anki note type with the correct CSS styling.

Anki Automation generates rich content including HTML tables, LaTeX math equations, code blocks, and formatted lists.

Open Card Template Guide

Tip: We recommend creating a new note type called "Anki Automation" specifically for cards created with Anki Automation.

Key Features

AI Prompt Manager

Browse pre-made prompts for different subjects, copy prompts to use with ChatGPT or other AI tools, and generate YAML cards automatically.

Import History

Access your previous imports, browse past imports sorted by date or deck, and reload any previous YAML with one click.

Markdown & LaTeX Support

Use rich formatting including bold, italic, code, tables, lists, links, and mathematical formulas.

Troubleshooting

"Cannot connect to Anki" error

Make sure Anki Desktop is running
Verify AnkiConnect add-on is installed (code: 2055492159)
Restart Anki Desktop
Check if another application is using port 8765

"Port 4747 already in use" warning

Close any other application using port 4747
Restart your computer if the issue persists

Cards not updating

Check that UIDs match exactly
Verify deck name is correct (case-sensitive)
Remove overwrite: false from your YAML

YAML validation errors

Check indentation (use 2 spaces, not tabs)
Ensure all required fields are present
Use the "Validate" button to see detailed errors

Help & Support

AI Prompts: Browse prompts in data/prompts/

Logs: Check data/logs/ for troubleshooting

Launch Application

Welcome to Anki Automation