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- Updated
- 2026-10-14
- Anki versions
- 2.1.4~
- Languages
- Python, JSON
- Description language
- en
Deck Distinguisher
AnkiWeb addon 2034666231
Visually separates decks and subdecks in Anki's deck browser with colored bounding boxes and indentation lines, plus configurable groups, colors, spacing, and optional hover, dimming, and border effects.
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- Last update or commit: 2026-10-14 (18 days before the snapshot).
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Version branches
| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | – | 2026-10-04 |
| 2.1.2 | – | 2026-10-04 |
| 2.1.3 | – | 2026-10-05 |
| 2.1.4 | + | 2026-10-14 |
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Description
This add-on modifies the Anki deck browser to visually separate decks and subdecks using colored boxes and indentation lines.
Features:
- Draws colored bounding boxes around user-specified groups of decks.
- Adds vertical lines to indicate subdeck indentation levels.
- Provides a configuration menu (Tools -> Deck Distinguisher) to assign exact deck names to groups and set their respective colors.
- Allows adjustment of UI geometry, including vertical/horizontal padding, outer margins, and gaps for nested boxes.
- Includes optional visual toggles: remove Anki's default hover background, dim review numbers (Due/New) until hovered, and add bottom borders to rows.
Usage:
- Go to Tools -> Deck Distinguisher.
- Enter the exact names of the decks you want to group, one per line, into the provided text boxes.
- Select colors and adjust the padding/margin parameters as needed.
- Click "Save & Refresh" to apply changes.
