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Generate flashcards focused on core terminology and vocabulary from lessons or topics.Creates Q&A format cards for effective memorization. Use when user asks to "createflashcards", "generate flashcards", "make vocabulary cards", or wants to memorize terms.

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When & Why to Use This Skill

This Claude skill automates the creation of high-quality, Q&A format flashcards from lesson files or specific topics. It leverages active recall principles by extracting core terminology, acronyms, and conceptual relationships to enhance long-term retention. By transforming dense educational content into concise, structured study aids, it streamlines the learning process for students, educators, and professionals alike.

Use Cases

  • Exam Preparation: Automatically convert dense lecture notes or textbook chapters into organized flashcard decks to facilitate efficient study sessions and self-testing.
  • Technical Training: Help professionals master complex technical vocabulary, industry acronyms (e.g., REST, SQL), and architectural concepts through structured Q&A pairs.
  • Language Learning: Generate vocabulary and definition cards from reading materials or lesson files to accelerate word acquisition and retention.
  • Corporate Onboarding: Create quick-reference study guides for new employees to learn company-specific terminology, core facts, and foundational principles.
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Generate Flashcards

Create flashcards from lesson files or topic titles, focusing on essential terminology and vocabulary required for understanding and retention.

Workflow

  1. Identify input: lesson file path OR topic title
  2. If lesson file provided, read and extract key terminology
  3. Identify core concepts that require memorization
  4. Generate Q&A flashcard pairs
  5. Save to /flashcard/ directory

Flashcard Categories

Extract terminology across these categories:

Definitions

  • Key terms and their meanings
  • Technical vocabulary
  • Domain-specific concepts

Acronyms & Abbreviations

  • Spell out full forms
  • Explain what each represents

Relationships

  • How concepts connect
  • Cause and effect pairs
  • Comparisons (X vs Y)

Core Facts

  • Essential facts that must be memorized
  • Foundational principles
  • Key formulas or rules

Flashcard Format

Use this Q&A format (one per line, alternating):

Q: [Question about the term/concept]
A: [Concise, accurate answer]

Q: [Next question]
A: [Next answer]

Question Types

Type Template Example
Definition What is [term]? Q: What is AI Fluency?
Acronym What does [acronym] stand for? Q: What does REST stand for?
Purpose What is the purpose of [concept]? Q: What is the purpose of Delegation in the 4D Framework?
Distinction What is the difference between [A] and [B]? Q: What is the difference between Automation and Augmentation?
Component What are the components of [concept]? Q: What are the 4Ds in the AI Fluency Framework?

Quality Guidelines

Good Flashcards

  • One concept per card
  • Question is specific and unambiguous
  • Answer is concise (1-2 sentences max)
  • Tests recall, not recognition
  • Uses precise terminology

Avoid

  • Multiple concepts in one card
  • Vague or overly broad questions
  • Lengthy paragraph answers
  • Yes/no questions
  • Questions with obvious answers

Output Template

# [Topic] - Flashcards

## Core Terminology

Q: [Term definition question]
A: [Definition]

Q: [Next term]
A: [Definition]

## Key Concepts

Q: [Concept question]
A: [Explanation]

## Relationships & Comparisons

Q: [Comparison question]
A: [Distinction]

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Source: [lesson file or topic]
Card count: [number]

Naming Convention

Priority: Use source filename for traceability

Input Type Output Filename Example
File path: lessons/lesson1.md /flashcard/lesson1-flashcards.md Maintains traceability
File path: lessons/chapter-02.md /flashcard/chapter-02-flashcards.md Maintains traceability
Topic title: "REST APIs" /flashcard/rest-apis-flashcards.md Derived from topic

Rules:

  • When file path provided: Extract filename (minus extension), append -flashcards
  • When topic provided: Convert to lowercase with hyphens, append -flashcards
  • This ensures clear mapping: lessons/X.md → flashcard/X-flashcards.md

Example Output

Example 1 - From file: Input: lessons/lesson1.md Output: /flashcard/lesson1-flashcards.md

Example 2 - From topic: Input: "REST APIs" Output: /flashcard/rest-apis-flashcards.md

# REST APIs - Flashcards

## Core Terminology

Q: What is REST?
A: Representational State Transfer - an architectural style for designing networked applications using HTTP protocols.

Q: What is an API endpoint?
A: A URL where API resources can be accessed.

Q: What does "stateless" mean in REST?
A: Each request is independent and contains all information needed; the server doesn't store client state between requests.

## Key Concepts

Q: What are the four main HTTP methods in REST?
A: GET (retrieve), POST (create), PUT (update), DELETE (remove).

Q: What is a resource in REST?
A: Any data entity that can be accessed and manipulated through the API.

## Relationships & Comparisons

Q: What is the difference between PUT and PATCH?
A: PUT replaces the entire resource; PATCH updates only specific fields.

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Source: lessons/rest-api.md
Card count: 6

Checklist

Before completing flashcards:

  • All key terms from source material included
  • One concept per card
  • Answers are concise and accurate
  • Questions test recall (not recognition)
  • Saved to /flashcard/ directory
  • Card count noted at bottom