Yanki Connect

About

Yanki Connect streamlines the development of JavaScript and TypeScript applications that use the Anki-Connect add-on to interface with the Anki spaced repetition flashcard software. It offers extensive type annotations for the Anki-Connect API and includes a ready-to-use client implementation, simplifying integration with Anki for flashcard management and spaced repetition learning.

Key Features

• 23 GitHub stars
• Organized action methods mirroring Anki-Connect documentation for easy discoverability.
• Inline documentation and full type annotations for improved development experience.
• Low-level access through the `invoke` method for direct API interaction.
• Automatic error handling by throwing API errors for convenient result access.
• Optional automatic launching of the Anki desktop app on macOS.

Use Cases

• Automating flashcard creation and management within Anki.
• Creating custom Anki add-ons with type safety and autocompletion support.
• Developing JavaScript or TypeScript applications that interact with Anki.