Ross ROSS = Recommend OSS · open-source software intelligence for agents

Anki

Anki is a smart spaced repetition flashcard program observed · 2026-10-07

github.com/ankitects/anki · homepage · Rust · NOASSERTION (other) observed · 2026-10-07

Health v2 · maintenance only

98/100

  • Activity 98
  • Release rhythm 96
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 11.5
  • age_days: 5051
  • days_rel: 27
  • days_push: 14
  • n_releases_24m: 23

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

31813 stars · 3309 forks observed · 2026-10-07

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-05, confidence 0.97

Anki is an open‑source flashcard program that uses spaced repetition to help users memorize information efficiently. It provides a desktop client and mobile apps with synchronization across devices.

Use cases

  • study for exams using spaced‑repetition flashcards
  • learn a new language with audio‑enhanced cards
  • memorize medical terminology for board exams
  • review large collections of facts, such as historical dates or formulas
  • create and share custom decks with classmates or colleagues
  • track learning progress over time with detailed statistics

When to choose

  • you need a highly customizable flashcard system with add‑on support
  • you want to study large decks (100,000+ cards) without performance issues
  • cross‑device syncing of your study material is important
  • you prefer an open‑source solution you can extend or contribute to

When to avoid

  • you require a cloud‑only solution with no local installation
  • you need a simple one‑click mobile app without any desktop component
  • your workflow depends on proprietary formats not supported by Anki

Facets

application · maturity active

gui file-system serialization backup education developer-tools windows spaced-repetition flashcards cross-platform open-source add-on-support macos linux android ios

4 sources

Member repositories

For agents

markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="ankitects/anki")

Data as of 2026-10-19T08:05:51.212177+00:00 · Report a problem