flashcards

Extract atomic flashcards from documents and conversations into Anki via AnkiConnect.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #markdown #mermaid #flashcards #katex #ankiconnect

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill flashcards-bochao1zhang

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: flashcards
Source: https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/flashcards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill flashcards-bochao1zhang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires uv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Extract atomic flashcards from documents and conversations and write them into a local Anki deck via AnkiConnect, using a React-rendered paper-note card template with markdown, collapsible code, KaTeX, and mermaid. Triggers on "flashcards", "flash", "抽认卡", "anki".

Core Features & Use Cases

Atomic card generation: convert source material into individual flashcards with Front/Back fields.
Markdown-rich cards: supports Markdown, code blocks, KaTeX math, mermaid diagrams.
Anki integration: uses AnkiConnect to push cards into a local Anki deck.
Use Case: Transform a long document or a conversation into a compact deck for active recall during study or review.

Quick Start

Use the flashcards skill to convert a source document into a small set of atomic flashcards and push them to Anki.

Frequently Asked Questions about flashcards

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert markdown documents into Anki flashcards?▼

To convert markdown into Anki flashcards, this skill extracts atomic cards with Front/Back fields and pushes them to a local Anki deck via AnkiConnect. It fully supports markdown-rich content, code blocks, KaTeX math, and mermaid diagrams.

How do I generate atomic flashcards from a conversation or long document?▼

Generating atomic flashcards from a conversation or document involves extracting key concepts into individual Front/Back cards. This skill automates that extraction and writes the compact deck to Anki for active recall and offline self-testing.

Do I need AnkiConnect running to push flashcards from a document?▼

Yes, you need a local Anki installation with AnkiConnect running to push flashcards from a document. This skill depends on AnkiConnect to automate card creation and render the React-based paper-note card template for offline study.

Can I use KaTeX math and mermaid diagrams in Anki flashcards?▼

Yes, you can render KaTeX math and mermaid diagrams in Anki flashcards. This skill uses a React-rendered paper-note card template that supports markdown, collapsible code blocks, KaTeX, and mermaid for rich visual offline study.

What Python or Node toolchain is required for atomic flashcard automation?▼

Atomic flashcard automation requires a Python or Node toolchain capable of rendering visuals and running provided scripts. You also need the uv dependency installed to manage the environment and push cards through the AnkiConnect integration.