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🎮 Basic Commands

This guide covers the essential FlashGenie CLI commands to get you started. Master these commands to build a solid foundation for your learning journey.

🎯 Command Structure

FlashGenie commands follow this general structure:

python -m flashgenie <command> [arguments] [options]

📚 Essential Commands

Deck Management

Command Description Example
create Create a new deck python -m flashgenie create "Math Facts" "Basic math flashcards"
list List all decks python -m flashgenie list
load Load a specific deck python -m flashgenie load "Spanish Vocabulary"
delete Delete a deck python -m flashgenie delete "Old Deck"

Flashcard Management

Command Description Example
add Add cards interactively python -m flashgenie add "Spanish Vocabulary"
import Import flashcards python -m flashgenie import cards.csv --name "New Deck"
export Export deck data python -m flashgenie export "Spanish" output.json
edit Edit flashcards python -m flashgenie edit "Spanish" --card-id 5

Study and Learning

Command Description Example
quiz Start a quiz session python -m flashgenie quiz "Spanish Vocabulary"
plan Create study plan python -m flashgenie plan "Math" --time 30 --energy 4
stats View statistics python -m flashgenie stats "Spanish Vocabulary"
collections View smart collections python -m flashgenie collections

AI Features

Command Description Example
autotag Auto-tag cards python -m flashgenie autotag "Spanish Vocabulary"
suggest Get AI recommendations python -m flashgenie suggest "Math" --cards 5
velocity Analyze learning velocity python -m flashgenie velocity "Spanish" --predict
graph Generate knowledge graph python -m flashgenie graph "Biology" --export graph.html

🎯 Common Options

These options work with multiple commands:

Option Description Example
--help Show help for a command python -m flashgenie quiz --help
--verbose Show detailed output python -m flashgenie import cards.csv --verbose
--format Specify output format python -m flashgenie export "Deck" --format json
--tags Filter by tags python -m flashgenie quiz --tags "important,review"

🎮 Interactive Mode

Start an interactive session for multiple commands:

# Start interactive mode
python -m flashgenie

In interactive mode:

FlashGenie > load "Spanish Vocabulary"
FlashGenie > quiz --mode spaced
FlashGenie > stats
FlashGenie > exit

🎯 Quiz Modes

FlashGenie offers several quiz modes:

Mode Description Example
standard Regular quiz (default) python -m flashgenie quiz --mode standard
spaced Spaced repetition python -m flashgenie quiz --mode spaced
difficult Focus on difficult cards python -m flashgenie quiz --mode difficult
random Random card selection python -m flashgenie quiz --mode random
new Focus on new cards python -m flashgenie quiz --mode new
adaptive AI-powered adaptive mode python -m flashgenie quiz --mode adaptive

📊 Getting Help

Get help on any command:

# General help
python -m flashgenie --help

# Command-specific help
python -m flashgenie quiz --help

🎯 Examples of Common Workflows

Basic Study Session

# List available decks
python -m flashgenie list

# Load a deck
python -m flashgenie load "Spanish Vocabulary"

# Start a quiz
python -m flashgenie quiz

# View your progress
python -m flashgenie stats

Importing and Organizing

# Import flashcards
python -m flashgenie import my_cards.csv --name "New Deck"

# Auto-tag cards
python -m flashgenie autotag "New Deck"

# View collections
python -m flashgenie collections

# Study a specific collection
python -m flashgenie quiz --collection "Struggling Cards"

🚀 Next Steps

Now that you understand the basic commands, you're ready to:

FlashGenie v1.5.0 | Last updated: June 2025

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