AnkiWeb
- Rating
- 24 (👍 16 · 👎 8)
- Updated
- 2026-04-16
- Anki versions
- 25.09.2~
- Description language
- en
External Note Editor (vim, vscode, atom, ...)
AnkiWeb addon 704320065
Opens a configured external editor with a customizable shortcut while editing Anki fields, replacing the built-in HTML editor.
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Maintenance
active
- Last update or commit was 168 days before the snapshot (2026-04-16).
- The repository has 1 test files.
GitHub
- Repository
- risingorange/anki-external_editor · more by risingorange
- Stars
- ⭐ 8 · forks 1 · open issues 4
- Last commit
- 2026-04-16
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Languages
- Python
- Tests
- 1
Will it work on my Anki?
Version branches
| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.28 | 25.09.2+ | 2026-04-16 |
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README
External Editor for Anki
Replaces built-in html editor with the one of your choice.
I created this add-on because I spent lot of time copying from Anki to vim, editing, and copying back.
It allows you to specify your editor of preference.
Installation
In Anki 2.1, menu: Tools/Add-ons, click Get Add-ons..., and enter:
704320065
Restart Anki to finish installation.
You can change the editor by clicking in "Config".
