AnkiCram

AnkiWeb addon 123859453

Loops and rebuilds Anki decks using filtered decks for cramming without affecting long-term spaced repetition, with tag filters and session stats.
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Rating: 8 (👍 7 · 👎 1)
Updated: 2026-03-16
Anki versions: 2.1.51~
Description language: en

Maintenance

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Last update or commit was 198 days before the snapshot (2026-03-17).

GitHub

Repository: pmvrsi/ankicram · more by pmvrsi
Stars: ⭐ 7 · forks 0 · open issues 2
Last commit: 2026-03-16
License: MIT
Languages: Python
Tests: 0

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Min Anki	Max Anki	Updated
2.1.50	–	2026-03-14
2.1.51	+	2026-03-16

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README

Anki addon for cramming your decks

Features • Installation • Usage • Compatibility

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🎯 Overview

AnkiCram is an Anki add-on that lets you loop and rebuild decks infinitely without ruining your long-term spaced repetition data. It uses filtered decks behind the scenes so your main scheduling remains untouched.

Perfect for:

📚 Last-minute exam preparation
🔄 Intensive review sessions
🎯 Focused studying on specific decks
📊 Tracking your cramming progress

✨ Features

🚀 Core Features

Infinite Loop Mode: Failed cards instantly return to the queue for immediate retry.
Smart Deck Selection: Search and select from all your decks with an intuitive interface.
Tag Filtering: Focus on specific cards by filtering with tags.
Session Statistics: Real-time tracking of:
- ⏱️ Session duration
- ✅ Cards reviewed
- 🧠 Retention rate
- 🔄 Failed cards count

📥 Installation

Method 1: AnkiWeb (Recommended)

Open Anki.
Go to Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons....
Enter the add-on code: 123859453
Restart Anki.

Method 2: Manual Installation

Download the latest release from Releases.
Open Anki.
Go to Tools → Add-ons → View Files.
Extract the downloaded ZIP into the addons folder.
Restart Anki.

🎮 Usage

Starting a Cram Session

Launch AnkiCram: Click Tools → AnkiCram in the menu bar.
Select Your Deck: Browse or search for the deck you want to cram. The selected deck will be highlighted in purple.
Configure Options:
- Infinite Loop: Enable to retry failed cards immediately.
- Keep deck after session: Preserve the cram deck when you finish.
- Tag Filter: Enter tags to focus on specific cards (comma-separated).
Start Cramming: Click "Start Cram Session". A filtered deck named AnkiCram - [Your Deck] will be created.

During Your Session

Corner Widget: A floating widget appears in the bottom-left. Click it to:
- View live session statistics.
- Access Rebuild (to do the deck again).
- Stop the session.
Stats Tracker: Monitor your time elapsed, cards reviewed, and retention percentage in real-time.

Ending Your Session

Click the corner widget.
Click "End Session".

🔧 Compatibility

✅ Anki 2.1.50+
✅ Qt6 (Anki 2.1.55+)
✅ Windows, macOS, Linux
✅ All deck types

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.