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- Updated
- 2026-02-08
- Anki versions
- 2.1.1~
- Description language
- en
Deck Generator
AnkiWeb addon 1173285108
Creates empty nested Anki decks from newline-separated names with preview, duplicate removal, comments, and safe reuse of existing decks.
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- Last update or commit was 235 days before the snapshot (2026-02-08).
- The repository has 2 GitHub Actions workflows.
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- Repository
- yuwayanagitani/deck_seed_empty Β· more by yuwayanagitani
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- β 0 Β· forks 0 Β· open issues 0
- Last commit
- 2026-02-08
- License
- MIT
- Languages
- Python
- Tests
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| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | + | 2026-02-08 |
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README
Deck Seed: Create Empty Decks
An Anki add-on that lets you create empty decks (no cards) in one click.
This add-on is designed for users who want to:
- Prepare a deck structure in advance
- Create parent / child decks using
Parent::Child - Avoid placeholder cards or TSV import limitations
- Manage curriculum- or project-based deck hierarchies cleanly
β¨ Features
- Create empty decks only (no cards are added)
- Supports nested decks using
Parent::Childsyntax - Simple dialog UI
- Paste or type one deck name per line
- Duplicate removal (order preserved)
- Preview before creation
- Total number of decks
- First N deck names
- Safe to run multiple times (existing decks are reused)
- Input is remembered per profile
π§ How to Use
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Restart Anki after installing the add-on
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Open:
Tools β Deck Seed: Create Empty Decksβ¦ -
Enter deck names, one per line:
01 Necrosis 1 01 Necrosis 1::01 Anemic infarction 01 Necrosis 1::02 Infarctus haemorrhagicus pulmonis 02 Necrosis 2 -
Click Create
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Review the preview dialog
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Confirm β empty decks are created
π Input Rules
- One line = one deck
- Use
::to define child decks - Empty lines are ignored
- Lines starting with
#are treated as comments - Duplicate deck names are automatically removed
π Preview & Safety
Before any deck is created, the add-on shows:
- Total number of decks to be created
- A preview of the first few deck names
You must explicitly confirm before execution.
β οΈ What This Add-on Does NOT Do
- β Does not create cards
- β Does not import TSV / CSV
- β Does not modify existing cards
- β Does not delete decks
This add-on only ensures that the specified decks exist.
π‘ Typical Use Cases
- Medical / law / language curricula with predefined structure
- Large Anki setups managed like a project
- Deck scaffolding before card generation
- Git / Coverage / Issue-based learning workflows
π Technical Notes
- Uses Anki's internal API:
mw.col.decks.id() - Safe idempotent behavior
- Compatible with Anki 25.x (Qt6 / PyQt6)
π License
MIT License