What is spaced repetition?
Spaced repetition is a learning technique that enhances memory retention by reviewing
information at strategically increasing intervals. It leverages two key psychological principles:
the forgetting curve, which shows how memories fade over time, and the spacing effect, which
demonstrates that spreading reviews strengthens long-term retention. By estimating when memories
fade, spaced repetition schedules reviews to help you remember efficiently.
What is active recall?
Active recall is a study technique where you actively retrieve information from memory
instead of passively reviewing it. For example, asking yourself, "What is spaced repetition?"
and answering without looking strengthens your memory far more effectively than simply re-reading
the answer.
What is a "remb" in Rember?
A remb is the basic unit in Rember, made of the content you want to remember and some
cards to help you practice and maintain that memory over time. Rembs are powerful because
they allow you to group related cards together and add additional information like the sources
of the information you are trying to remember.
Can I create cards from PDFs or websites with AI?
Yes! We've introduced
Rember MCP, which works with Claude Desktop and other chat apps that support
Model Context Protocol (MCP). After installing Rember MCP, you can drop a PDF into Claude and say something like
"create cards from chapter 2 of this PDF", Claude will then create the cards directly in
Rember. We're still exploring additional AI-based workflows. We'd love to hear about
your ideal workflow, your input is valuable as we continue to develop these features.
Can I create cards from my conversations with AI?
Yes! With
Rember MCP, you can chat with Claude, ask questions, and receive answers as you normally would.
When you come across information you want to remember, simply tell Claude "Help me
remember this," and it will automatically create cards in Rember based on your
conversation. This makes it easy to transform your AI discussions into lasting
knowledge.
Is Rember free?
Is my content private or public?
Your content is private by default and will remain so. You can choose to share it via a
link, but your review data will always stay private.
What browsers does Rember support?
Rember works on all modern browsers, including mobile. The card editor is optimized for
desktop Chrome-based browsers (Chrome, Arc, Microsoft Edge). We recommend creating and
editing cards on desktop and reviewing them on either desktop or mobile.
Does Rember have a mobile app?
Rember is currently a PWA (progressive web app) that works on both desktop and mobile,
even when you are offline. You can also add an icon to your home screen on Android and
iOS for faster access. Once we reach maturity with the PWA, we will likely introduce
mobile apps.
What types of cards can I create in Rember?
Rember supports question-answer cards and text occlusions (fill-in-the-blank). We're
also planning to add multiple choice cards, image occlusions, and special card types,
such as those for practicing chess moves.
What is the difference between Rember and Anki?
Anki, and SuperMemo before it, demonstrated the power of digital flashcards but can feel
overwhelming due to their complex interfaces. Rember combines spaced repetition and
active recall with a simple, intuitive design, making it easier to focus on learning
without being slowed down by the tool itself. Rember can also generate flashcards with
AI.
Can you import/export cards and review data from/to Anki?
Rember currently supports exporting cards to Anki, but not review data. In the future,
we plan to add support for importing Anki cards and review data, making the transition
smoother.