memento-flashcards

Manage local spaced-repetition flashcards with JSON storage and Python scripts.

2|1|Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill memento-flashcards-heysuhas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: memento-flashcards
Source: https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/memento-flashcards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill memento-flashcards-heysuhas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-api, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of information retention by providing a local, file-based spaced-repetition system that turns factual content into structured, adaptive learning sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spaced Repetition: Automatically schedules reviews based on your performance to optimize memory retention.
  • YouTube Integration: Instantly generates 5-question quizzes from YouTube video transcripts.
  • Free-Text Grading: Uses the agent to evaluate your answers in real-time, providing feedback and correcting misconceptions.
  • Use Case: Use this to memorize historical dates, learn a new language, or quiz yourself on the key takeaways from a technical podcast.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to quiz you on a specific YouTube video URL to generate and start a flashcard session immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about memento-flashcards

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate flashcards from a YouTube video transcript?

To generate flashcards from a YouTube video transcript, you provide the video URL to the agent, which then uses the youtube-transcript-api to instantly create a 5-question quiz session for active recall.

How does spaced repetition scheduling work for memory retention?

Spaced repetition scheduling optimizes memory retention by automatically adjusting the review frequency of flashcards based on your real-time performance grading, ensuring factual content is reviewed at optimal intervals.

Can I create custom Q/A pairs from text instead of using YouTube videos?

Yes, you can create custom Q/A pairs directly from text. The system manages a local spaced-repetition flashcard setup that turns factual content into structured, adaptive learning sessions without requiring video input.

Do I need a specific Python environment to run local flashcard scripts?

Yes, you need a standard Python runtime environment to execute the local scripts and manage the JSON-based data storage required for the spaced-repetition flashcard system and automated quiz generation.

How does the agent evaluate answers during a flashcard quiz session?

The agent evaluates answers during a flashcard quiz session using free-text grading, providing real-time feedback and correcting misconceptions directly within the local learning environment.

What are the limitations of using JSON-based data storage for flashcards?

Using JSON-based data storage for flashcards limits the system to local file-based management, which means it does not support cloud synchronization or multi-device access, restricting learning sessions to your local Python environment.