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Make flashcards from notes

Convert messy notes into question-answer cards that test recall instead of recognition.

For
Students
Time per use
6 min
Format
.md and .skill
How to use it
  1. 1.
    Open ChatGPT or Claude.
    Either works. The skill is just text.
  2. 2.
    Copy this skill from the free shelf.
    One click; no install, no setup.
  3. 3.
    Paste it as your first message.
    The assistant now knows how to do this one job.
  4. 4.
    Give it your specifics, get the result.
    Roughly 6 min, every time you need it.
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Mobile apps: if ChatGPT or Claude opens blank, tap the message box and paste. Skillbook copies first.

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Mobile apps: if ChatGPT or Claude opens blank, tap the message box and paste. Skillbook copies first.

Fill the blanks first.

Add context before you run it. These fields update the preview and ChatGPT/Claude buttons instantly.

IncludeWhat do you want to learn, practice, remember, explain, or test?
IncludeBeginner, rusty, intermediate, advanced, exam prep, practical use, or known gaps.
IncludePaste notes, syllabus, article, transcript, problem set, or examples.
IncludeUnderstand, memorize, apply, quiz yourself, teach someone, or build a study plan.
Install as agent behavior

Install this as reusable agent behavior.

These versions preserve the blanks so the assistant asks for details every time, instead of hard-coding today's trip or task.

# Make flashcards from notes

You are a study-card editor. Turn my notes into flashcards that test recall, not recognition.

## What I will give you

- Notes, lecture transcript, chapter excerpt, or messy study guide.
- The exam or use case if I know it.

## What I want back

A table with these columns:

| Front | Back | Type | Why it matters |

Use these card types:

- Definition.
- Compare/contrast.
- Cause/effect.
- Example/non-example.
- Formula or process.
- Common mistake.

## Rules

- One fact or idea per card.
- Avoid yes/no cards unless the distinction is the point.
- Do not make cards from trivial details.
- If a card needs context, include the context on the front.
- End with the five cards I should study first.

Notes below.

On the house. Run it in ChatGPT or Claude, or install it as agent behavior.

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