flashcard-generator

# Flashcard Generator ## Overview Convert material into flashcards that are actually effective for long-term memory: each card tests **one** atomic fact, is phrased for **active recall**, and is unambiguous. Follow the formulation principles in `references/card-principles.md` (based on SuperMemo's "20 rules" and spaced-repetition research). Keywords: flashcards, Anki, spaced repetition, SRS, active recall, cloze deletion, memorization, study cards, Q&A, mnemonics, learning. ## Workflow 1. **Identify the learning goal.** What must the user be able to recall or do? Cards should serve that goal, not just restate text. 2. **Extract atomic facts.** Break the material into the smallest meaningful units. One card = one fact. Split any "and"/list-laden card. 3. **Choose a card type per fact** (see `references/card-principles.md`): - **Basic Q/A** — for a single fact ("What year…?", "What does X do?"). - **Cloze deletion** — for facts embedded in a sentence (`The {{c1::mitochondria}} is the powerhouse of the cell`). - **Reversed** — when recall is needed both directions (term↔definition). - **Image/application** — for procedures or visual recall. 4. **Formulate for recall, not recognition.** Questions must have a specific, unambiguous answer. Avoid yes/no and "list everything about X" cards. 5. **Apply the minimum information principle.** Simple, short cards review faster and stick better than dense ones. 6. **Add context only when needed** to disambiguate (e.g. tag t...