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- 6 (👍 3 · 👎 3)
- Updated
- 2026-01-07
- Anki versions
- 23.10~
- Description language
- en
MCQ Generator
AnkiWeb addon 93660708
Review single- and multiple-choice Anki questions in a clean exam-style screen showing your answer, correct answer, color-coded feedback, optional explanations, and auto-clearing selections.
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Maintenance
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- Last update or commit was 267 days before the snapshot (2026-01-07).
- The repository has 1 GitHub Actions workflows.
GitHub
- Repository
- yuwayanagitani/multiple-choice-generator · more by yuwayanagitani
- Stars
- ⭐ 3 · forks 0 · open issues 1
- Last commit
- 2026-01-07
- License
- MIT
- Languages
- Python
- Tests
- 0
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README
MCQ Builder (Anki Add-on)
MCQ Builder is an Anki add-on that lets you create and review multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a highly optimized review UI.
It is designed for exam-oriented learning, focusing on:
- Instant recognition of correctness
- Clear comparison between your answer and correct answers
- Minimal visual clutter
- Safe handling of answer state across reviews
Features
🧠 Review UI optimized for MCQs
- Supports single-choice and multiple-choice questions
- Left-side indicator columns:
- 👤 Your answer
- 🎯 Correct answer
- Row-level color coding:
- 🟩 Green: correctly selected answer
- 🟥 Red: incorrect selection or missed correct answer
- In single-choice mode, the 👤 column is automatically hidden to reduce clutter
🔁 Safe answer state handling
- User selections are temporarily stored during review
- Optionally auto-cleared when the back side is shown, preventing accidental reuse of old answers
🧩 Flexible explanation placement
- Explanations can be shown above or below the results
- No redundant “Correct answers: …” text unless you want it
🛠 Builder integration
- One-click access via:
- Editor toolbar button
- Tools menu
- Works from both Add/Edit window and Browser
Note Type: MCQ (Addon)
This add-on creates (or updates) a note type called:
MCQ (Addon)
Fields
QuestionChoice1–Choice6Correct(comma-separated indices, e.g.2,3)Mode(singleormulti)Explanation
How Review Works
- On the front side, select your answer(s)
- Flip the card
- Instantly see:
- Which options you chose (👤)
- Which options were correct (🎯)
- Understand mistakes via color and explanation
- (Optional) Selection state is cleared automatically
Installation
- Download the add-on files
- Place them in a new folder under:
Anki2/addons21/ - Restart Anki
Philosophy
This add-on is built with the idea that:
MCQ review should feel like a real exam review screen, not a flashcard hack.
Everything unnecessary is removed.
Everything useful is aligned, consistent, and predictable.
License
MIT License