AnkiWeb
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- 2026-10-28
- Anki versions
- 26.09.3~
- Languages
- Python, JavaScript, JSON
- Description language
- en
Highlight Search & AI Assistant (Google, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity)
AnkiWeb addon 1294707375
Highlight text while reviewing, browsing, or editing to search Google or ask AI models like Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Copilot via context menu or shortcuts, with customizable prompts.
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| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 23.09 | 26.09.3+ | 2026-10-28 |
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Description
Highlight Search & AI Assistant for Anki
Highlight any word or phrase while reviewing cards, browsing the card browser, or editing notes, and instantly search Google or ask top AI models in Google Chrome or your default browser.
β¨ Key Features
- Right-Click Context Menu: Highlight text anywhere in Anki and right-click to search Google or ask your active AI assistant.
- Top AI Models Supported: Switch between Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity AI, and Microsoft Copilot.
- "More AI Providers" Submenu: Access all providers directly from the right-click menu for a second opinion.
- Automatic Chrome Detection: Detects Google Chrome automatically across Windows, macOS, and Linux to open queries directly in your browser.
- Keyboard Shortcuts:
Ctrl+Shift+G: Search Google for highlighted text.Ctrl+Shift+J: Send highlighted text to your active AI assistant.
- Customizable Prompt Template: Wrap highlighted text in custom prompts like "Explain this simply: {query}" or "Provide clinical mnemonics for: {query}".
- Visual Settings Dialog: Easily configure providers, shortcuts, and browser preferences via Tools > Highlight Search & AI Settings... or Anki's Add-on Manager Config button.
- Clipboard Auto-Copy: Automatically places the prompt on your clipboard for immediate pasting (
Ctrl+V) when opening AI chat apps.
β‘ Optional Chrome Extension for Gemini
Google Gemini web does not natively read URL query parameters. This add-on bundles an optional 10-second Chrome autofill extension inside the gemini_extension/ folder. In Anki, go to Tools > Add-ons > Highlight Search & AI Assistant > View Files to find it.