Flashcards MCP Server

What is Flashcards MCP Server?

An MCP server for managing flashcards with AI generation and study tracking capabilities. It enables users to create, organize, and study flashcard decks, import/export decks in JSON, and integrate interactive workflows within Claude Desktop.

How to use Flashcards MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then start the server with npm start. The server runs on stdio and is compatible with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients. Add it to your Claude Desktop configuration using the provided mcpServers entry.

Key Features of Flashcards MCP Server

• Create and manage flashcard decks
• Add, update, and delete cards within decks
• Study session management with progress tracking
• Import/export decks in JSON format
• Study metrics and analytics
• Local storage with persistence
• UI workflow integration for human‑in‑the‑loop interactions
• Interactive study sessions with direct feedback

Use Cases of Flashcards MCP Server

• Create a deck and add cards for self‑study
• Run scheduled study sessions with progress tracking
• Import and export decks in JSON for sharing or backup
• Use interactive UI workflows for guided deck creation
• Analyze study metrics and analytics to review performance

FAQ from Flashcards MCP Server

What is Flashcards MCP Server?

It is an MCP server that manages flashcards with AI generation and study tracking capabilities, supporting deck and card operations, study sessions, import/export, and UI workflow integration for human‑in‑the‑loop interactions.

How do I install and configure Flashcards MCP Server?

Clone the repo, run npm install, then npm run build. Start the server with npm start. Add the server to Claude Desktop’s configuration using the provided mcpServers entry with the command node and the path to the built index.js.

Where is data stored?

Data is stored locally in ~/.flashcards-mcp/ by default, with decks.json for decks and history.json for study session history.

What commands are available?

Commands include create_deck, list_decks, get_deck, delete_deck, add_card, update_card, delete_card, start_study_session, complete_study_session, get_study_metrics, import_deck, export_deck, and UI workflow commands such as startFlashcardSession, showFlashcardPrompt, updateFlashcardSession, and getFlashcardSessionStatus.

What is the UI workflow integration?

Starting in v1.1.0, the server includes UI workflow capabilities that enable human‑in‑the‑loop interactions directly within Claude Desktop, allowing step‑by‑step deck creation, guided study sessions, import workflows with preview, and progress tracking for multi‑step operations.