| name | anki-card-generator |
| metadata | {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🃏"}} |
| description | Use this skill to generate Anki flashcards in simple-anki-sync format for active memorization of any knowledge. Invoke whenever the user wants to memorize, make flashcards, create study cards, or turn knowledge into reviewable cards — including phrases like 生成 Anki 卡片, 做闪卡, 帮我记忆, "anki cards", "flashcards", "study cards", "memorize this". The skill applies LessWrong spaced-repetition best practices: atomic questions, standardized templates, appropriate detail levels. Not for general learning plans, summaries, or explanations — only for producing actual Anki-formatted cards ready for import. |
Anki Card Generator
Generate high-quality Anki cards based on LessWrong best practices and simple-anki-sync format.
Pre-Generation Clarification
Before generating cards, clarify with user if unclear:
- Scope: "Which aspects to focus on?" (for broad topics)
- Depth: "Basic concepts only, or detailed Level 2/3 cards?"
- Quantity: "How many cards? (Recommend 5-10 for core concepts)"
- Context: "Any specific exam or application scenario?"
Proceed only after understanding requirements.
Output Format
Use simple-anki-sync format:
#anki/[domain]/[topic]
| [Question] |
| ---------- |
| [Core answer]<br><br><small>💡 [Supplementary info]</small> |
Format Options
Option A (Recommended): HTML tags
| 唐朝建立时间 |
| ---------- |
| 618年，李渊建立<br><br><small>💡 隋末农民起义后起兵</small> |
Option B: Separator
| 唐朝建立时间 |
| ---------- |
| 618年，李渊建立 ——— 💡 隋末农民起义后起兵 |
Option C: Parentheses
| 唐朝建立时间 |
| ---------- |
| 618年，李渊建立（趣闻：其子李世民功劳最大） |
Atomization Rules
Word Limits
- English: Max 9 words, absolute limit 18 words
- Chinese: Recommended 15-20 characters, absolute limit 30-35 characters
- Max items: 3 bullet points per card
Core Principle
If a card can be split into two shorter cards, split it.
Question Design
Standardized Templates
- Time: "X 时间" (not "X发生于何时？")
- Definition: "X 定义" (not "什么是X？")
- Person: "who X" (not "谁做了X？")
- Pros/Cons: "X 利弊" (not "X的优势是什么？")
Key Rules
- Match real-world recall scenarios
- Use plain, unremarkable wording
- Avoid words in question that appear in answer
- Keep all critical info in answer, not question
Answer Construction
Core Answer
- Strictly follow word limits
- Answer should be meaningful without the question
- All key information in answer
Supplementary Info (Optional)
Format: <br><br><small>💡 content</small>
Emoji Guide:
- 💡 Fun fact / trivia
- 📝 Note / explanation
- 🔗 Related concept
- ⚡ Tip / key point
- 📊 Data / statistics
- 📅 Date / timeline
Keep supplementary info to 10-20 characters.
Handle System
Use > to reference related cards:
| 牛顿贡献 |
| ------- |
| >运动定律 >万有引力 >微积分发展 |
Detail Levels
- Level 1: Basic concept (core answer)
- Level 2: Detailed info (supplementary section)
- Level 3: Advanced details (create separate cards)
Tag Naming
Use English tags: #anki/[domain]/[topic]
Common domains: history, programming, language, science, mathematics, psychology, economics, philosophy, medicine, art
Quality Checklist
Per Card
Card Set
Domain Examples
See references/examples.md for detailed examples:
- History (ancient China)
- Programming (Python)
- Language learning (English)
- Academic concepts (psychology)
- Complex topics (quantum mechanics)
- Error corrections
- Advanced techniques (reversible cards, redundancy design)
Workflow
- Receive input: Knowledge points, wiki links, study materials
- Clarify: Ask questions if uncertain
- Generate: Follow atomization and best practices
- Output: simple-anki-sync markdown format
Core Philosophy: Prioritize sustainability and real recall scenarios over comprehensive coverage. Focus on preventing cognitive and motivational barriers.
When NOT to Use
❌ 不适合卡片化的内容：
- 需要视觉理解的（图表、流程图）
- 超过 50 行的代码块
- 高度情境依赖的知识
✅ 替代方案：
- 视觉内容 → 配图索引卡片
- 大代码块 → 代码 Snippet 库
