AnkiEx

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install AnkiEx and get the shortcut working right away.

Install AnkiEx

1. Move AnkiEx to Applications

Open the DMG you downloaded, then drag AnkiEx.app into your Applications folder.

2. Launch AnkiEx

Open Applications and double-click AnkiEx. If macOS warns that the app is from an unidentified developer, choose Open.

3. Allow AnkiEx in Privacy & Security

If macOS blocks the launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down to the Security section, and click Open Anyway.

macOS Privacy & Security settings highlighting the Open Anyway button

4. Enable Accessibility Access

After clicking Open Anyway, try launching AnkiEx again. macOS will prompt you to allow Accessibility—click Open System Settings, then toggle AnkiEx on. You can always enable it manually in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility, and once the switch is on you can immediately use the Cmd+Option+A shortcut.

Accessibility permission prompt for AnkiEx

Install AnkiConnect

AnkiEx needs the AnkiConnect add-on to create cards inside Anki automatically. Install it once and you're set.

1. Open Anki & go to Add-ons

In Anki Desktop, click Tools → Add-ons (or press Cmd+Shift+A).

Anki Tools menu with Add-ons highlighted

2. Click “Get Add-ons”

In the Add-ons window, press the Get Add-ons... button.

3. Enter the AnkiConnect code

Click the code below to copy 2055492159, paste it into the field, and select OK. Anki will download and install the add-on.

Entering the AnkiConnect installation code

4. Restart Anki

Close Anki and reopen it to activate AnkiConnect. AnkiEx can now create cards in your decks automatically.

Create an Account

AI-powered card creation requires a logged-in account. Follow these steps to sign up inside AnkiEx.

1. Open Settings

Click the AnkiEx icon in your menu bar and choose Settings. You can also press Cmd+, while the overlay is open to jump straight there.

2. Sign Up or Log In

Select Account on the left sidebar, then press Sign Up to create a new account (or log in if you already have one).

3. Use AI Card Creation

Once you’re signed in, return to the overlay and toggle the AI button on. Highlight text, press Cmd+Option+A, and AnkiEx will generate cards automatically.