Anki Dictionary Add-on

AnkiWeb addon 1973740182

Provides fast multi-language lookup with AI definitions, DuckDuckGo image search, Forvo audio, multi-dictionary support, themes, and one-click card export.
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3 (👍 2 · 👎 1)
Updated
2026-04-11
Anki versions
25.09.2~
Description language
en

Maintenance

active

  • Last update or commit was 4 days before the snapshot (2026-09-27).
  • The repository has 21 test files.
  • The repository has 5 GitHub Actions workflows.

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README

<h2 align="center">Anki Dictionary Add-on </h2>

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<p align="center"> <img src="assets/demo/demo.avif" alt="Anki Dictionary Addon Demo" width="800"> </p>

Core Features

The Anki Dictionary Addon is a high-performance lookup and card-creation tool designed for modern language learners.

  • Fast Export to Anki: Create rich, formatted flashcards instantly. Export definitions, example sentences, and frequency data directly to your cards without leaving Anki.
  • AI-Powered Definitions: Integrated LLM API support (OpenAI, Ollama, etc.) allows you to generate custom definitions and simplified explanations for complex terms.
  • Integrated Image Search: Quickly find and attach visual aids to your cards via built-in DuckDuckGo image search, ensuring your cards are highly memorable.
  • Native Audio Integration: Scraping support for Forvo, allowing you to find and attach high-quality native speaker pronunciations to your cards.
  • Multi-Dictionary Support: Aggregate results from multiple local dictionaries.

Overview

This addon is the modern successor to the Migaku Dictionary Addon, rebuilt for Anki 25.09+ compatibility.

  • Modern Architecture: Completely reorganized codebase following Python best practices for better stability.
  • Enhanced UX: Improved styling and responsive interface design.
  • Theme Support: Includes popular themes like Catppuccin and supports custom theming.

Themes

<p align="center"> <img src="assets/demo/startscreen.avif" alt="Start Screen" width="400"> <img src="assets/demo/gruvbox.avif" alt="Gruvbox Retro Theme" width="400"> </p> <p align="center"> <img src="assets/demo/mocha.avif" alt="Catppuccin Mocha Theme" width="400"> <img src="assets/demo/dark.avif" alt="Dark Theme" width="400"> </p>

Quick Links

Topic Link
Installation docs/installation.md
Development setup & commands docs/development.md
Architecture & project structure docs/architecture.md
Testing guide docs/testing.md
Usage video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrzBeiFlKjg

Compatibility

  • Operating Systems: Fully tested on macOS and Linux
  • Anki Version: 25.09.2+

License and Credits

The Anki Dictionary Addon is a successor to the Migaku Dictionary Addon.

This project is free and open-source software. The code is released under the GNU AGPLv3 license. Please see the LICENSE file for details.

Feel free to contribute to the project or report issues via the GitHub Issue tracker.