Anki add-on: Tag Nicknames

Customizable Tag Display & Navigator (sklounst Field) This addon transforms the default, cluttered tag area in the Anki Editor into a clean, powerful, and interactive list. It is designed for users with complex, hierarchical tags (e.g., Deck::Subdeck::Topic::Subtopic ) and is especially useful for students using large, pre-made decks like AnKing or other AnkiHub decks. Instead of a single, long line of text, this addon creates a new widget in the editor called the "sklounst" field that intelligently displays your tags based on rules you define. Key Features Hierarchical Nicknames: Replaces long, repetitive tag roots like #AK_Step1_v12::#FirstAid::... with a clean, bolded nickname like FA . Smart Truncation: If a tag is too long to fit, it shortens it from the middle , not the end. This ensures you always see the most important parts: the root nickname and the specific sub-tag. Example: **FA**::Biochemistry::...::Metabolism Click to Search: Instantly search for any tag in the Anki Browser just by clicking on it in the list. No more copying and pasting. Custom Order: Tags are displayed in the order you define in the configuration, allowing you to prioritize the most important tag groups. Easy Configuration GUI: A user-friendly dialog (found in Add-ons -> Config ) allows you to: Add, edit, delete, and re-order your tag rules. Use wildcards ( * ) to match multiple tag branches (e.g., #Sketchy* ). Import and Export your settings as a JSON file to share your configuration with others. Hover Highlighting: Clearly see which tag you're about to click with a subtle highlight effect. Who is this for? This addon is perfect for you if: You use large decks like AnKing, which have thousands of deeply nested hierarchical tags. You find the default tag editor in Anki messy and unreadable. You want a faster way to see and navigate your card's tags directly from the editor. Instructions & Configuration After installing, open the Anki Editor (by adding a new card or editing an existing one). You will see a new widget area labeled "sklounst" below the standard fields. To configure the addon, go to Tools → Add-ons , select "Hide Tags in Editor (sklounst Field)" , and click the Config button. In the configuration window: Click Add to create a new rule. Path: Enter the full tag path you want to shorten (e.g., #AK_Step1_v12::#Pathoma ). Nickname: Enter the short name you want to display (e.g., Thoma ). Use the Up/Down buttons or drag-and-drop to re-order your rules. The display order in the editor will match this list. Click Save to apply your changes. The addon comes pre-configured with some common examples from the AnKing deck to get you started. Compatibility This addon is designed for modern Anki versions. Requires Anki 23.10+ (Qt6).