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Turn your Linux course notes into an Anki deck

Upload your Linux notes, slides or PDFs and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to take into Anki.

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Making an Anki deck for Linux from your own notes

Most shared decks cover general Linux topics, not the exact commands your course tests. DeckOwl can build a custom Anki deck for Linux from your own lecture slides, notes or PDF handouts, with each card spaced for review. You can start on the free plan without a credit card.

Start with the commands and concepts your course will test, such as file permissions, navigation and process management.
Add any command you keep looking up, since those are the cards you most need to drill.
Keep each card to one idea, with the command on the front and its effect on the back.
Review a small batch every day instead of one long session before the exam.

Example Linux command flashcards

What does ls -la show?It lists all files, including hidden ones, in long format with permissions, owner, size and modification time.

What does chmod 755 do to a file?It gives the owner read, write and execute rights, and gives the group and others read and execute rights.

What is the root directory in Linux?The top of the filesystem, written as /, which contains every other directory on the system.

What does grep do?It searches text and prints lines that match a pattern, such as grep error logfile.txt.

What is a shebang line?The first line of a script, starting with #!, that names the interpreter to run it, such as #!/bin/bash.

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Custom decks from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages and get flashcards built from what you actually study.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards return at increasing intervals, so you review the commands you are weak on before you forget them.

Export to Anki on Plus

The Plus plan exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so you can load it into Anki on Linux.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a text file or photos of your textbook pages.

Review the cards

Check the generated flashcards and remove any that do not match your course.

Export to Anki

On the Plus plan, export the deck and import it into the Anki app on your Linux machine.

The free plan lets you study in the browser, which is a good way to check card quality before you pay. Once a deck looks right, the Plus plan adds unlimited generations and export, so you can bring the deck into Anki on your Linux desktop and keep reviewing there.

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Frequently asked questions

What Linux topics should I put on flashcards first?

Start with the commands and concepts you will be tested on, such as file permissions, navigation, processes and shell basics. Add any command you find yourself looking up more than once.

How do I remember Linux commands with flashcards?

Put the command on the front and its effect plus one short example on the back. Practice a few new cards each day and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki on Linux?

Yes, export to Anki is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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