Getting started
Brainy is an open-source, AI-integrated learning app built around spaced repetition.
Key Features
- 📚 Notebook-Style Files — Seamlessly organize your notes and ideas in a centralized workspace
- 📁 Structured Organization — Manage and access study materials with intuitive folder hierarchies
- 🧠 Spaced Repetition — Retain knowledge effectively using the FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) algorithm with fully customizable parameters
- 🎯 Multiple Study Modes — Engage with flashcards, cloze deletions, true/false questions, and more
- 🤖 AI-Powered Study Materials — Instantly generate flashcards, using AI. Upload PDFs, documents, or notes and let Brainy create a flashcards for you — or ask questions directly about your uploaded content to deepen your understanding
- ⚡ Keyboard Shortcuts — Navigate and work efficiently with comprehensive keyboard controls
- ☁️ Cloud Sync — Keep your data synchronized across all your devices in real-time
- 💾 Automatic Backups — Rest assured with periodic automatic backups of your data
Quick Start Guide
Getting started with Brainy is simple:
1. Create Your First File
- Open the app and locate the Sidebar on the left
- Click the three dots menu and select New File
- Give your file a descriptive name and press Enter
2. Add Study Cards
- Click on your new file to open the Editor
- Click Add Cell to create a new study block
- Select Flash Card as the cell type
- Enter your question and answer
- Click outside the cell to save it
3. Start Reviewing
- Click the Study button in the top bar of the editor
- The Reviewer will open showing your cards
- For each card, try to recall the answer before revealing it
- Rate how difficult it was using the feedback buttons
- Brainy will automatically schedule the next review based on your performance
Need Help?
Report Issues or Request Features
Found a bug or have a feature idea? Visit the GitHub Issues page to report it.