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- 2025-05-12
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- 2.1.1~
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Reference Image Sidebar
AnkiWeb addon 919446148
Lets you upload one or more images per deck and view them in a zoomable sidebar during reviews, with switching, zoom controls, and auto-show preferences.
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Maintenance
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- Last update or commit was 507 days before the snapshot (2025-05-12).
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- chiranarumugam/reference-sidebar · more by chiranarumugam
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- ⭐ 0 · forks 0 · open issues 3
- Last commit
- 2025-05-12
- Languages
- Python
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| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | + | 2025-05-12 |
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README
Reference Image Sidebar
Keep diagrams, cheat-sheets, or pathway charts always at hand while you study each deck. This add-on lets you upload one or more images per deck and view them in a zoomable sidebar during reviews
Features
- Sidebar toggle
Alt + R - Per-deck storage – images only appear with their linked deck
- Upload button – copies files into Anki’s media folder automatically
- Image switcher – dropdown to cycle through multiple references
- Zoom –
Ctrl/⌘+ wheel, pinch gesture, or ± buttons
- Manage dialog – Tools → Reference Images… to delete or re-assign
- Preferences – Tools → Reference Sidebar Settings… (default zoom, auto-show, width)
Installation
- Download the latest
.ankiaddonfile from the AnkiWeb page. - In Anki, choose File → Import and select the file.
- Restart Anki.
Anki 23 or newer (Qt 6 build) is recommended. Limited Qt 5 compatibility is included, but not extensively tested.
Quick Start
- Open a deck and start Reviewing.
- Press Alt + R to open the sidebar.
- Click Upload Image, choose a PNG/JPG/GIF.
- The image appears instantly and will auto-show whenever you review that deck.
Shortcuts
- Toggle sidebar: Alt + R (only available in review mode)
Preferences
- Auto-show sidebar when a review starts
- Default zoom level (0.25× – 4×)
- Sidebar width
- Remember visibility across sessions
Find these under Tools → Reference Sidebar Settings….
Troubleshooting
- If the sidebar doesn’t show images, ensure the files are present in Tools → Check Media….
- Pinch-to-zoom requires a precision trackpad that emits native zoom gestures (macOS).
- For bug reports or feature requests, please open an Issue on GitHub or use the AnkiWeb comments section.
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.