How to Install the MODI Anki Plugin

To install the MODI Anki plugin on desktop Anki, open Tools, choose Add-ons, select Get Add-ons, enter code 406900239, install it, and restart Anki. After Anki reopens, use the MODI Anki Remote menu item to configure buttons. This add-on is optional: MODI can also work in default Keyboard Mode without any Anki add-on when the preset desktop controls fit your review workflow.

The plugin is for desktop Anki customization, not a general requirement for every MODI setup. It lets desktop users remap supported MODI inputs through Anki after pairing the remote in the appropriate mode. If you are still choosing between desktop Keyboard Mode, desktop remapping, or mobile setup, the broader complete MODI setup tutorial is the better starting point before changing add-ons, pairings, or button assignments.

Before

Use the MODI plugin when you want custom button behavior inside desktop Anki. For the default desktop workflow, Keyboard Mode already sends preset key inputs for common review actions, so installing the add-on is not necessary just to begin reviewing. The add-on becomes relevant when those defaults do not match how you want the remote buttons assigned, or when you prefer to manage mappings from inside Anki itself.

Keep the product roles separate while you set expectations. MODI is an independent Bluetooth accessory, and the add-on extends desktop Anki. It is not made, endorsed, or certified by Anki, AnkiMobile, AnkiDroid, Quizlet, Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Amazon. Anki add-ons can also require maintenance after Anki changes, so a working setup may occasionally need add-on updates rather than a hardware change.

Install

Open desktop Anki and follow the standard add-on path: Tools -> Add-ons -> Get Add-ons. When Anki asks for an add-on code, enter 406900239 exactly. Confirm the installation prompt, then allow Anki to download and add the MODI add-on. Use the full numeric code rather than searching by a partial name, because the code is the documented identifier for this MODI desktop configuration tool.

After installation, restart Anki before trying to configure buttons. Restarting is part of the documented sequence because Anki needs to load the add-on into the desktop app. If you skip this step, the MODI configuration entry may not appear where expected, or the add-on may not be ready to receive settings. Close Anki fully, reopen it, and confirm that the new MODI option is visible from Anki’s menu.

Configure

Once Anki has restarted, open MODI Anki Remote from the menu. That configuration area is where the add-on lets you assign supported remote buttons to desktop Anki actions. The exact choices should match the commands you actually use while reviewing, rather than every possible shortcut. A lean mapping is easier to test because each button press has an obvious expected result during a review session.

Configure one or a few important buttons first, then test them inside a normal deck review screen. Desktop Anki already supports common keyboard controls such as Space or Enter to reveal an answer or choose Good, and number keys 1 through 4 for answer buttons when available. The add-on changes how MODI inputs are mapped; it does not change Anki’s underlying study model or guarantee a particular study outcome.

Modes

The add-on setup should not be confused with Bluetooth pairing mode. Keyboard Mode is intended for macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop use with preset keybindings, and it does not require the add-on for the default workflow. Switch Mode is the desktop option to use when you want custom remapping through the MODI Anki add-on. Pairing mode and add-on installation are related steps, but they solve different parts of setup.

If the remote was previously paired in a different mode, start clean before testing the add-on. Forget every saved MODI or Anki remote entry in the computer’s Bluetooth settings, then repeat the full connection steps for the desired mode. This matters because the host computer may reconnect to an old saved profile. A fresh pairing helps ensure Anki is receiving the input style you intended to configure.

Troubleshooting

If MODI connects but button presses do not affect Anki after installation, check the simple sequence first. Confirm that Anki was restarted after entering code 406900239, confirm that you opened the MODI configuration menu, and confirm that the remote is paired in the mode you meant to use. Also check that you are testing inside a review screen, because some review actions only make sense when Anki is actively studying a card.

When a fresh pairing still connects but remains unresponsive, restart the host computer and try again. Bluetooth state, saved pairings, battery state, app configuration, and host behavior can all affect the result, so avoid assuming the remote is the only possible cause. If Anki itself has recently changed, remember that desktop add-ons may need updates. The next diagnostic step is to isolate pairing, add-on loading, and Anki action mapping separately.

Limits

The MODI plugin is specifically a desktop Anki add-on. It is not the standard setup path for AnkiMobile on iPhone or iPad, and it is not the standard setup path for AnkiDroid on Android. Mobile apps provide their own control settings, so do not use the desktop plugin instructions as a substitute for mobile keybind setup. Install this add-on only when you are working in desktop Anki.

The add-on also should not be treated as a universal controller layer for every website, browser, or third-party app. Its purpose is MODI button configuration inside desktop Anki. For other software, compatibility depends on whether that app accepts the remote’s current keyboard or gamepad input. Keeping that boundary clear makes setup decisions easier: install the plugin for desktop Anki remapping, and use app-specific controls elsewhere.