About DeckTag.ninja 🥷

What is DeckTag.ninja?

DeckTag.ninja is a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering deck management and analysis platform designed for Commander players who want to optimize their deck collections. Built by players, for players.

🎯 Core Features

Smart Deck Import: Import from DeckStats.net, EDHRec, or manual text lists
Advanced Analytics: Power bracket estimation, mana curve analysis, and comprehensive statistics
Intelligent Tagging: Automatic card categorization (Ramp, Removal, Tutors, etc.)
Commander Focus: Specialized tools for EDH/Commander format optimization
Real-time Editing: Live deck management with instant statistics updates

📊 Project Statistics

2.9.0

Current Version

85

Features Added

7

Bugs Fixed

20

Total Releases

🗺️ Development Roadmap

Track our progress on upcoming features and improvements:

🚀 Current Sprint (v2.9) - "Card Detail Modal & Custom Tags"

87%

13 of 15 items completed

✅ Card detail modal system with tabbed interface - v2.9.0 ✅
✅ Modal structure and styling - v2.9.0 ✅
✅ Card Printings tab integration - v2.9.0 ✅
✅ Decks/Lists tab - see where cards are used - v2.9.0 ✅
✅ Card Info tab - full card details and external links - v2.9.0 ✅
... and 10 more items

📋 Backlog - High Priority

22%

12 of 55 items completed

✅ Commander wishlist/deck ideas tracker - flag and save cards to build decks around later (v2.6.0 - My Lists feature)
✅ Deck idea notes and planning workspace (v2.6.0 - List descriptions and status tracking)
✅ Full list/deck integration - seamless card movement between lists and decks (v2.7.0)
⏳ Card browser with EDHRec integration for any card in database
⏳ "As Commander" card browsing with EDHRec sections (New Cards, High Synergy Cards, Top Cards, Game Changers, etc.)
... and 50 more items

📋 View Full Roadmap →

📋 Recent Updates

Version 2.9.0

✨ Added

**Custom Card Tagging System:** Full user-defined tag management for cards in decks and lists:
**Three-Tier Tag Display System:** Organized tag presentation with visual distinction:
**Stats Tab Tag Integration:** Custom tags fully integrated into stats display:
**Delayed Reload Mechanism:** Smart modal close behavior on stats tab:
**Card Detail Modal Enhancements:**
**Complete List Support:** Full feature parity between decks and lists for custom tags:

🔄 Changed

**Tag Badge Interactivity:** Enhanced badge click behavior:
**Stats Tab Workflow:** Improved user experience for tag column management:
**Code Organization:** Extracted and consolidated tag management logic:

🐛 Fixed

**Modal Bugs:**
**Tag Management:**
**Syntax Errors:**

Version 2.8.0

✨ Added

**Deck List Table Sorting:** Comprehensive sortable column system for deck listing page:
**List Price Column:** Total pricing display on My Lists page:
**Lists Table Layout Improvements:**

🔄 Changed

**Navigation Streamlining:**
**Code Architecture:**

🐛 Fixed

**EDHREC Theme Import:** Corrected URL construction for themed average deck imports

Version 2.7.0

✨ Added

**Database Migration System:** Version-controlled schema management for reliable database updates:
**Database Backup System:** One-click database backup functionality:
**Database Sync System:** Production-to-test database synchronization:
**Enhanced Admin Interface:** Comprehensive database management section:
**List/Deck Integration:** Seamless interoperability between lists and decks:

🔄 Changed

Centralized all database management operations into web-based admin interface
Improved database operation security with admin level checks and environment validation

🗑️ Removed

Deprecated PowerShell database sync scripts (replaced by web-based sync_database.php)
Removed development/diagnostic utility scripts (debug_deckstats.php, performance_test_deckstats.php)
Removed manual index management scripts (check_database_indexes.php, fix_database_indexes.php) in favor of migration system

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🛠️ Technology Stack

Backend

PHP with MySQLi
MySQL/MariaDB
RESTful API integrations

Frontend

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
jQuery for interactions
Chart.js for analytics

External APIs

Scryfall (via MTGify)
DeckStats.net
EDHRec

🎮 For Magic Players, By Magic Players

DeckTag.ninja was created to solve real problems that Commander players face when managing their deck collections. Whether you're brewing a new deck, optimizing an existing one, or tracking your collection's evolution, we've got you covered.

Want to contribute? Check out our roadmap or suggest new features!

Card Tags

CUSTOM TAGS

Open a card from a deck or list to manage custom tags

Deck List Formats

DeckStats.net Format

# Section headers with double slashes:
//Main
1 Narset, Enlightened Master #!Commander
1 Sol Ring
1 Command Tower
5 Island
6 Mountain
//Sideboard
1 Negate
//Maybeboard
1 Brainstorm

Archidekt Format

# Inline categories anywhere in the list:
Narset, Enlightened Master [Commander]
Sol Ring
Command Tower
Negate [Sideboard]
Brainstorm [Maybeboard]
Island
Mountain

Set Codes & Collector Numbers

# Specify exact printings with parentheses:
Lightning Bolt (lea)
Counterspell (tmp) 64
Vial Smasher the Fierce (sld) 683
Plains (una)
Island (unf) 235

Combined Examples

# Everything together in one line:
Sol Ring (lea)
Vial Smasher the Fierce (sld) 683 [Commander]
Negate (tmp) 64 [Sideboard]
Brainstorm (ice) [Maybeboard]
Command Tower
# DeckStats.net inline commander:
Narset, Enlightened Master (ktk) 190 #!Commander

Comments & Tips

Card format: {quantity} {card name} {(set) number} {*F*} {[category]} {#!Commander}
Use # for comments (avoids confusion with // sections)
Categories can be mixed within the same deck list
Set codes use standard 3-letter codes (lea, tmp, sld, etc.)
Collector numbers are optional but help find exact printings
Commander field overrides inline [Commander] or #!Commander entries
Quantity supports both "1" and "1x" formats

Export Type:
Export Options:	Include 'x' in quantity Include set code Include collector number Use front name only for MDFC cards
Export Headers:
CSV Export:	CSV will include: Section, Card Name, Quantity, Set Code, Collector Number, Commander

Deck Name:
Deck Status:
Commander Bracket:
Public Deck:
Deck Description:

Export Type:
Export Options:	Include 'x' in quantity Include set code Include collector number Use front name only for MDFC cards
CSV Export:	CSV will include: Card Name, Quantity, Set Code, Collector Number

Compare To:
Find Deck By:
Deck URL:
User Handle:
Search for a username to see their decks
Theme:
Budget:
Search Precon:
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Find Deck By:
Deck URL:
Username:
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About DeckTag.ninja 🥷

What is DeckTag.ninja?

🎯 Core Features

📊 Project Statistics

2.9.0

85

7

20

🗺️ Development Roadmap

🚀 Current Sprint (v2.9) - "Card Detail Modal & Custom Tags"

📋 Backlog - High Priority

📋 Recent Updates

Version 2.9.0

✨ Added

🔄 Changed

🐛 Fixed

Version 2.8.0

✨ Added

🔄 Changed

🐛 Fixed

Version 2.7.0

✨ Added

🔄 Changed

🗑️ Removed

🛠️ Technology Stack

Backend

Frontend

External APIs

🎮 For Magic Players, By Magic Players

Change Printing

Card Tags

Available Printings

This Card in Your Collection

Card Information

Formats

Official Rulings

Export Deck

Deck List Formats

DeckStats.net Format

Archidekt Format

Set Codes & Collector Numbers

Combined Examples

Comments & Tips

Deck Properties

List Properties

Export List

Compare Deck

Search for Card in Your Decks and Lists