Mikan Mode
Mikan Mode implements the learning algorithm from the mikan English vocabulary app for Anki. This add-on provides an efficient repetition-based learning method with flexible set sizes and enhanced functionality.
✨ Features 🎛️ Flexible Session Settings Configurable set sizes: 3-10 cards per set (default: 5) Adjustable session length: 1-100 sets (default: 6) Real-time calculation: Total cards automatically calculated and displayed Smart repetition: Cards marked as “unknown” go to the back of the queue, while “known” cards are removed ⏱️ Accurate Learning Time Tracking Session-based measurement: Tracks actual learning time from start to finish Realistic statistics: Average time per card calculated and recorded in Anki No artificial timers: Uses real learning duration instead of fixed values 🔙 Undo Functionality Back button: Return to previous cards with “Back (B)” button Keyboard shortcut: Press “B” key to go back State restoration: Automatically restores card completion status and answers Smart display: Back button only appears when applicable 🖥️ Adaptive Interface Resizable window: Drag to adjust window size to your preference Minimum size protection: Prevents window from becoming too small (600x400) Responsive layout: UI elements adjust properly to different window sizes Intuitive controls: Large, clearly labeled buttons with keyboard shortcuts 🔄 How it works Session Setup: Choose your preferred cards per set (3-10) and number of sets (1-100) Card Selection: Uses Anki’s scheduling algorithm to select due cards, new cards, and learning cards Random Shuffle: Selected cards are shuffled randomly for varied learning Set-based Learning: Cards are presented in your configured set size Smart Repetition: For each set: Cards marked as “unknown” (1 key) go to the back of the queue Cards marked as “known” (Space/2/3/4 keys) are removed from the queue Continue until all cards in the set are marked as “known” Progress Through Sets: Move to the next set once current set is complete Session Completion: Finish when all sets are completed with accurate time tracking 🚀 Usage Getting Started Go to Tools → Mikan Mode Configure your session: Cards per set: Choose 3-10 cards (default: 5) Number of sets: Choose 1-100 sets (default: 6) Total cards: Automatically calculated and displayed Click Start to begin the session During Learning
Use keyboard shortcuts or click buttons to respond:
Question Phase:
Space/Enter: Show answer B: Go back to previous card (if available) Esc: Exit session
Answer Phase:
Space/Enter: Mark as known (Good) 1: Mark as unknown (Again) - card goes to back of queue 2: Mark as known (Hard) 3: Mark as known (Good) 4: Mark as known (Easy) B: Go back to previous card Esc: Exit session Window Controls Resize: Drag window edges or corners to adjust size Minimum size: Window cannot be smaller than 600x400 for usability
