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- 2025-12-15
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- 23.10~
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- en
AI Card Translator
AnkiWeb addon 918408198
Translates Anki cards into another language while preserving originals, using OpenAI or Gemini, with single-card and batch workflows and configurable fields.
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- Last update or commit was 289 days before the snapshot (2025-12-16).
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- yuwayanagitani/anki-ai-translator · more by yuwayanagitani
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- ⭐ 0 · forks 0 · open issues 1
- Last commit
- 2025-12-16
- License
- MIT
- Languages
- Python
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|---|---|---|
| 23.10 | + | 2025-12-15 |
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README
AI Card Translator
AI Card Translator is an Anki add-on that allows you to translate the currently displayed card instantly using AI, directly from the Reviewer screen.
It is designed for situations where you suddenly want to understand a card in another language during review, without breaking your learning flow.
🔗 AnkiWeb Page
This add-on is officially published on AnkiWeb:
👉 https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/918408198
Installing from AnkiWeb is recommended for the easiest setup and automatic updates.
🎯 Key Features
- 🌍 Translate the currently reviewed card with one action
- 🧠 Uses AI for context-aware, natural translations
- 🔁 Supports multiple providers:
- OpenAI
- Google Gemini
- 🪶 Minimal UI — no interruption to review flow
- 🧩 Works with any note type and any language pair
🚀 How It Works
- You are reviewing a card in Anki
- Trigger AI Card Translator from the Reviewer menu
- The card’s content is sent to the selected AI model
- The translated text is generated
- The translation is written back to the configured field
This makes it ideal for:
- Language learning
- Translating medical / technical terms
- Understanding foreign-language source material during review
📦 Installation
✅ From AnkiWeb (Recommended)
- Open Anki
- Go to Tools → Add-Ons → Browse & Install
- Search for AI Card Translator
- Install and restart Anki
📁 Manual Installation (GitHub)
- Download or clone this repository
- Place it into:
Anki2/addons21/anki-ai-translator - Restart Anki
🔑 API Key Setup
This add-on requires an API key for the selected provider.
| Provider | Environment Variable |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | OPENAI_API_KEY |
| Gemini | GEMINI_API_KEY |
API keys can be set via:
- System environment variables, or
- The add-on’s configuration dialog
⚙️ Configuration
Open:
Tools → Add-Ons → AI Card Translator → Config
Main options include:
- AI provider selection (OpenAI / Gemini)
- Model name
- Source language (auto-detect supported)
- Target language
- Output field (where the translation is written)
- Overwrite behavior (skip / append / replace)
🧪 Usage
Translate the current card
While reviewing a card:
More → AI Card Translator
The translation is generated instantly and written to the specified field.
This allows you to:
- Translate only when needed
- Keep original cards untouched
- Add translations incrementally during normal review
⚠️ Privacy Notes
Card contents are sent to external AI services.
Avoid translating cards containing sensitive or personal information unless you understand the data handling policies of the selected provider.
🛠 Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| “No current card.” | Run from the Reviewer screen |
| Translation not written | Check output field name |
| API error | Verify API key and model |
| Unexpected language | Set target language explicitly |
📜 License
MIT License
🔧 Related Add-ons
- AI Card Explainer — Generate explanations for cards
- AI Card Splitter — Split large cards into smaller ones
- HTML Exporter for Anki — Export cards to HTML / PDF
These add-ons are designed to work together as a modular, AI-powered Anki workflow.