Anki Creator

Create vocabulary flashcard decks ready for Anki import. Generate semicolon-delimited CSV files with comprehensive word information including definitions, examples, translations, synonyms, antonyms, and grammar details.

Quick Start

# Create from pasted content
Just paste your vocabulary list and ask to create Anki cards.

# Create from file
Create Anki cards from /path/to/vocab-list.txt

# Specify language explicitly
Create Dutch Anki cards from this vocabulary list:

How It Works

Parse your vocabulary list (from paste or file)
Detect the source language automatically
Generate a semicolon-delimited CSV file compatible with Anki
Import directly into Anki

Input Format

Accept vocabulary lists in multiple flexible formats:

Format 1: Standard with examples

- word:
  Example sentence(s) in the source language.

- another_word:
  1. First example sentence.
  2. Second example sentence.

Format 2: Without colons

- word
  Example sentence.

- another_word
  Example here.

Format 3: With inline translations

- word – English translation
  Example sentence – English translation of example.

- Verblijfsvergunning – Residence permit
  Ik heb een geldige verblijfsvergunning. – I have a valid residence permit.

Format 4: Phrases and complete sentences

- Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen?
  (Can you please repeat that?)

- Hoe laat is het?
  (What time is it?)

Input may be:

Pasted directly in chat
Provided as a .txt file path

Parsing Rules

Optional colons: Words may end with : or not - both are accepted
Inline translations: Extract existing English translations from – or - patterns instead of regenerating
Phrases as entries: Complete sentences and phrases are valid vocabulary items (not just single words)
Example translations: When examples have appended – English translation, split and use the provided translation
Empty examples: Entries without example sentences should have natural contextual examples generated

CSV Output Columns

| Column | Description | Required | |--------|-------------|----------| | Front | Word in base form (singular for nouns, infinitive for verbs) | Yes | | Back | Empty field for user notes | Yes | | Desc | Definition in source language | Yes | | Desc_eng | Translation of definition to English | Yes | | Meaning | Concise English translation of the word | Yes | | Example | Example sentence(s) in source language | Yes | | Example_eng | English translation of example(s) | Yes | | Syn | Three synonyms in source language (separated by commas) | No | | Ant | One antonym in source language | No | | Word_type | Part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) | Yes | | Gram | Grammatical info (article, plural, conjugations, etc.) | No | | Roots_and_decomposition | Word decomposition: prefixes, roots, suffixes with meanings and how they combine | Yes |

Processing Rules

Input Parsing

Optional colons: Handle both - word: and - word formats
Inline translations: When input contains word – translation, extract and use the provided translation directly
Example translations: When examples contain – English text, extract and use for Example_eng field
Phrases: For complete sentences/phrases as entries, treat the entire phrase as the Front field
Mixed formats: A single input file may contain entries in multiple formats - handle each according to its pattern

Front Field

Convert plural nouns to singular form
Convert conjugated verbs to infinitive
For uninflectable words, retain the form given
Remove any articles unless they're part of an idiom
For phrases/sentences: keep the original form as-is (do not simplify)

Example Field

Use ALL provided example sentences
If multiple examples exist, separate with |
If no examples provided, create natural, contextual examples
Number examples in Example_eng if multiple exist (1. ..., 2. ...)

Gram Field by Word Type

Nouns:

Specify article (de/het/der/die/la/el/los/etc. based on language)
Include plural form

Verbs:

Past tense form(s)
Past participle form
Auxiliary verb (hebben/zijn/have/been/etc.)

Adverbs:

Type: Causal, Contrasting, Temporal, Additive, or Conditional/Alternative

Conjunctions:

Coordinating or Subordinating

Other types:

Brief descriptive label as appropriate

Roots_and_decomposition Field

Break the word into its morphological components: prefixes, root words, and suffixes
Explain the meaning of each component
Describe how the components combine to form the word's overall meaning
For compound words, identify each constituent part
Examples:
- naturalisatie → natuur (nature) + -alisatie (process of becoming) → the process of becoming a citizen/naturalized
- verblijfsvergunning → verblijf (stay/residence) + vergunning (permit) → permit for staying/residing
- onmogelijk → on- (un-/not) + mogelijk (possible) → impossible
- uitspraak → uit (out) + spraak (speech) → pronunciation/statement
For phrases or sentences: state "N/A" since decomposition does not apply

Synonyms and Antonyms

Provide up to 3 synonyms when applicable (comma-separated)
Provide 1 antonym when applicable
Use "geen antoniem", "no antonym", or language equivalent when none exists
Use "geen synoniemen", "no synonyms", or language equivalent when none exist

Language Handling

Detect source language from input. Common indicators:

| Language | Article Pattern | Example | |----------|----------------|---------| | Dutch | de/het | de auto, het huis | | German | der/die/das | der Hund, die Katze | | Spanish | el/la/los/las | el libro, la mesa | | French | le/la/les | le chat, la maison | | Italian | il/la/i/gli/lo | il ragazzo, la donna | | Portuguese | o/a/os/as | o livro, a casa | | Swedish | en/ett | en bil, ett hus |

Adapt output language and grammatical categories accordingly.

Output

Generate a UTF-8 encoded CSV file with semicolon delimiters (Anki-compatible). Filename format: anki-vocab-[language]-[timestamp].csv

CRITICAL: Quoting Rule — Any field value that contains a semicolon (;), double quote ("), or newline MUST be wrapped in double quotes. Double quotes inside a field must be escaped as "". This prevents Anki from misinterpreting field content as column boundaries. Apply this quoting to every row, not just the header.

Example output structure (with proper quoting):

Front;Back;Desc;Desc_eng;Meaning;Example;Example_eng;Syn;Ant;Word_type;Gram;Roots_and_decomposition
hoop;;veel;erg veel;a lot;Er zijn een hoop dingen veranderd.;There are a lot of things changed.;veel,menigte,stuk;weinig;noun;de hoop;"hoop (heap/pile) — from Middle Dutch hop, referring to a pile or large quantity"
lopen;;"gaan te voet; wandelen";to go on foot;Ik loop naar school.;I walk to school.;stappen,driften,wandelen;rennen;verb;"liep, gelopen, hebben";lopen (to walk/run) — from Middle Dutch lōpen, of Germanic origin

In the second row above, the Desc field contains a semicolon so it is quoted: "gaan te voet; wandelen". Similarly, the Gram field "liep, gelopen, hebben" is quoted.

Importing into Anki

Open Anki
Go to File → Import (or press Ctrl/Cmd + I)
Select the generated CSV file
Configure import settings:
- Type: Select your note type or create a new one matching the columns
- Deck: Choose target deck
- Delimiter: Semicolon (;)
Click Import to add cards to your deck

Creating a Custom Note Type

If you don't have a matching note type:

Go to Tools → Manage Note Types
Click Add → Add: Basic
Rename to "Vocabulary Card"
Go to Fields and add all required fields
Go to Cards to design your card template
Use {{Front}}, {{Back}}, {{Example}}, etc. in templates

Troubleshooting

Issue: Import fails with encoding errors

Ensure the CSV file is UTF-8 encoded
Check that special characters (accents, umlauts) are preserved

Issue: Cards don't display correctly

Verify the semicolon delimiter is selected in Anki import dialog
Check that column names match your note type fields exactly

Issue: Fields are misaligned after import (some records have shifted columns)

A field value contains the semicolon delimiter (;), causing Anki to split it into two columns
Fix: ensure all fields containing ; or " are properly double-quoted in the CSV
This is the most common cause of misaligned fields — always quote fields with special characters

Issue: Examples are cut off

Anki handles long text fields well, but consider splitting very long examples

Issue: Language detection is wrong

Specify the language explicitly in your request
Add language-specific context (e.g., "Dutch vocabulary list")

Examples

Dutch Vocabulary (Mixed Format)

- naturalisatie

- naturalisatieaanvraag
  Ik heb een afspraak voor een naturalisatieaanvraag.
  De kosten voor de naturalisatieaanvraag zijn €1790.

- Verblijfsvergunning – Residence permit
  Ik heb een geldige verblijfsvergunning. – I have a valid residence permit.

- Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen?
- Kunt u iets langzamer spreken, alstublieft?

Output handles:

Words without colons (naturalisatie)
Words with multiple examples (naturalisatieaanvraag)
Inline translations (Verblijfsvergunning – Residence permit)
Complete phrases as vocabulary items (Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen?)

Standard Dutch Vocabulary

- de appel:
  Ik eet elke dag een appel.

- lopen:
  1. Ik loop naar school.
  2. Wij lopen in het park.

- groot:
  Dit is een groot huis.

Output includes: Dutch articles, verb conjugations (lopen → liep/gelopen), and appropriate grammatical gender.

Spanish Vocabulary

- el libro:
  Leo un libro interesante.

- hablar:
  1. ¿Puedes hablar más despacio?
  2. Me gusta hablar con amigos.

Output includes: Spanish articles, verb infinitives, and grammatical gender.

Tips

Group related words together (e.g., all food vocabulary, all verbs)
Include context-specific examples for better retention
Review generated CSV before importing to catch any parsing errors
Use tags in Anki to organize cards by topic or difficulty level
Consider adding audio fields later for pronunciation practice