A specialized integration for managing Anki flashcards and decks using the AnkiConnect REST API within an AI agent environment.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install anki-connect
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install anki-connect using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is AnkiConnect Skill?
The AnkiConnect skill provides a robust bridge between your AI development environment and Anki, the popular spaced-repetition flashcard system. By utilizing the AnkiConnect REST API, this skill empowers Openclaw Skills to perform complex operations such as creating notes, searching through existing decks, and updating card models programmatically.
This tool is designed for users who want to automate their learning process, allowing an AI agent to extract information from documents and instantly transform it into actionable study material. It ensures that your knowledge base remains dynamic and easily accessible within the Anki ecosystem.
AnkiConnect Skill Use Cases
- Automated creation of flashcards from technical documentation or lecture notes.
- Programmatic searching of Anki decks to find specific study materials.
- Bulk updating of note tags or card content to maintain deck organization.
- Syncing external study data into Anki for consistent spaced-repetition cycles.
How AnkiConnect Skill Works
- The agent receives a command to interact with your learning database.
- The skill connects to the AnkiConnect plugin running locally on your machine via a REST interface.
- It translates agent requests into valid API calls for card, deck, or model management.
- Results are returned to the Openclaw Skills interface to confirm the success of the operation or provide requested data.
AnkiConnect Skill Setup
To use this skill, follow these steps:
- Download and install the Anki desktop application.
- Install the AnkiConnect add-on by entering the code
2055492159in the Tools > Add-ons > Get Add-ons menu. - Restart Anki to activate the REST API server (usually on port 8765).
- Ensure your Openclaw Skills configuration is pointed to the local AnkiConnect instance.
AnkiConnect Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data using the standard AnkiConnect structures to ensure compatibility with your existing decks:
- Note Objects: Contains deckName, modelName, fields, and tags.
- Search Queries: Uses Anki native search syntax to filter cards.
- Model Definitions: Maps data fields to specific card layouts.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Action | The API method called (e.g., addNote, deckNames). |
| Params | The payload containing card data or search strings. |
| Result | The JSON response from Anki confirming the action. |
AnkiConnect Skill Advanced Features
- Support for adding media files like images and audio to flashcards programmatically.
- Ability to retrieve and modify card statistics for study progress tracking.
- Support for custom card templates and complex CSS styling via the API.
- Orchestrate multi-agent workflows to synthesize study materials using Openclaw Skills.
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