# Feature Request: Add Description Field to Filtered Decks **URL:** \ **Category:** Suggestions\ **Created:** [October 14, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/feature-request-add-description-field-to-filtered-decks/71436 "2026-10-14T00:02:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![john.sikstri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/john.sikstri/32/35338_2.png) [@john.sikstri](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/john.sikstri)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/feature-request-add-description-field-to-filtered-decks/71436/1 "2026-10-14T00:02:00Z")
Would it be possible to add an optional description field to filtered decks? ![Screenshot 2026-10-14 074459](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/anki2/original/3X/c/a/caa34c7d464a99f54031fb2d18e3ee783506da58.png) I used to create filtered decks using specific Card IDs for targeted reviews. Since filtered decks don’t have a description field, I have to keep the Card IDs and their corresponding questions separately in Google Docs or Notepad. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/anki2/original/3X/1/8/18053685dbfbb13d7f30bcca2495b8051854b391.png) I understand that filtered decks are intended to be temporary, so a description field might not be necessary for everyone. However, having a description field where I can list Card IDs alongside their corresponding questions would make it easier to reference the cards without having to maintain a separate document. Thank you for considering this feature request! ---
**Author:** ![ZornHadNoChoice](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/zornhadnochoice/32/28874_2.png) [@ZornHadNoChoice](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/ZornHadNoChoice)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/feature-request-add-description-field-to-filtered-decks/71436/2 "2026-10-14T01:14:27Z")
There’s probably a better way of doing what you’re doing. For example, by using tags. ---
**Author:** ![john.sikstri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/john.sikstri/32/35338_2.png) [@john.sikstri](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/john.sikstri)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/feature-request-add-description-field-to-filtered-decks/71436/3 "2026-10-14T01:22:59Z")
Hi @ZornHadNoChoice I’ve tried using tags, but they tend to get messy, especially if I’m not able to maintain them regularly. I’ll end up with a lot of tags and eventually forget why I even created some of them. For my use case, I just want to have one centralized place where I can put all the information about my filtered decks, which is the description textbox. For example, sometimes I forget why I created a particular filtered deck, especially if I haven’t touched it for a few days. By just looking at the description, I can easily remember what it’s for and the details behind it. One example is when I extract the card IDs along with their questions, since there’s no option in Browse to display the card IDs. I can put that information in the description so I can easily refer back to it later. Since I can just delete filtered decks after using them, I don’t have to manage the tags at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![john.sikstri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/john.sikstri/32/35338_2.png) [@john.sikstri](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/john.sikstri)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/feature-request-add-description-field-to-filtered-decks/71436/4 "2026-10-14T03:35:02Z")
I was able to resolve this for my own use by creating a custom solution. Sharing it here in case it’s useful to anyone else who has the same need: GitHub: [GitHub - johnadrian63/filtered-deck-description · GitHub](https://github.com/johnadrian63/filtered-deck-description) Thanks!