Quick Start
Start studying with Neurako in five minutes: create a deck, add cards, and begin review.
Last updated 2026-05-23
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Neurako is a spaced-repetition flashcard app powered by the FSRS algorithm. To get started: pick one topic, create a deck, add 10–20 focused cards, and run your first review session. The entire setup takes under five minutes.
Key Takeaways
- Start with a single focused topic — not your entire subject area - 10–20 cards is the right size for a first deck; quality beats quantity - Your first review session will happen the same day you create the deck - FSRS schedules each card individually based on how well you remembered it
The five-step quick start
Pick one topic. Choose something specific: "French irregular verbs," "Chapter 3 anatomy terms," or "JavaScript array methods." Avoid starting with a broad subject like "all of chemistry."
Create a deck. On web, click "+ New Deck" in the sidebar. On mobile, tap the Create tab and select or create a deck. Give it a descriptive title that matches the learning goal.
Add 10–20 cards. Use manual input, AI generation, or image capture. Each card should have one clear question on the front and one expected answer on the back. See "What good first cards look like" below.
Run your first review session. Open the deck and tap "Study Now." Work through all the cards. Rate each one: Again (1), Hard (2), Good (3), or Easy (4). Be honest — rating everything Easy defeats the purpose.
Rewrite any failed cards. After your session, look at the cards you rated Again. If you couldn't remember them, the card may be too broad or unclear. Rewrite it to be more specific before your next session.
After your first review session, FSRS calculates a personalized interval for each card based on how you rated it. Cards rated Easy might not show up again for several days; cards rated Again will return the same day. Open the app daily to review cards as they come due.
Start small on purpose
It's tempting to dump everything you need to learn into Neurako at once. Resist that urge, especially at first.
A large deck created all in one sitting will produce a large review queue immediately — and a larger queue the next day. New learners who hit a 100-card review on day two often abandon the habit entirely.
10–20 cards gives you a manageable daily review (usually 5–10 minutes) while you build the habit. Once you're reviewing daily without friction, expand the deck or add new ones.
Choose a creation method
Neurako offers three ways to add cards:
Use web when you're importing from files, pasting notes, or cleaning up lots of cards at once. The larger screen makes deck management and bulk editing easier.
Use mobile when the source material is physical or spoken. Camera capture and voice recording are fastest when the phone is already in your hand.
Manual input: Type a question and answer for each card. Best for precise technical definitions or formulas where you want exact control over phrasing.
AI generation: Type a topic description, paste notes, or upload a file. The AI generates a draft set of cards for you to review and save. Best for quickly converting notes or textbooks into cards.
Image capture (mobile): Photograph a textbook page, slide, or whiteboard. The AI reads the material and extracts cards. Best for converting physical study materials.
What good first cards look like
A good flashcard tests one specific fact. The front has a single clear question; the back has the expected answer.
Too broad:
- Front: "Explain the water cycle"
- Back: (a paragraph)
Well-scoped:
- Front: "What process converts liquid water to water vapor in the water cycle?"
- Back: "Evaporation"
Cloze example:
- "The powerhouse of the cell is the ____."
- Answer: mitochondria
Avoid cards that require you to recall multiple facts at once. If your answer has three bullet points, split it into three cards.
Creating Your First Deck
A full guide to creating a deck on web and mobile, writing good cards, and choosing the right size.
Web App Tour
A walkthrough of the main sections of the Neurako web app at app.neurako.com.
Mobile App Tour
A tour of the Neurako iOS and Android app — tabs, create flow, and study sessions.
Active Recall
Why retrieving information from memory is more effective than rereading, and how Neurako is built around it.
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