Basic Usage

Getting Started

Download FlashBuddy-standalone.html from the download page and open it in any browser. No install, no account, no internet required.

Creating a Deck

1. Click Manage in the top navigation.
2. Click + New Deck.
3. Enter a deck name.
4. Add cards — type a term and definition for each row. Press Tab to move between fields, or click + Add Card to append a new row.
5. Click Save Deck.

Editing and Deleting Decks

• To edit: open Manage, click the deck name, make changes, click Save Deck.
• To delete: open Manage, click the trash icon next to the deck, confirm.

Study Modes

Select a deck from the home screen, then pick a mode:

Mode	What it does
Flashcards	Flip through cards one at a time. Press Space or click to flip. Arrow keys or buttons to advance.
Learn	Adaptive rounds of multiple choice and typed answers. FlashBuddy prioritizes cards you get wrong.
Test	Configurable exam — set question count, question types (multiple choice, matching, written), and whether to flip terms/definitions.
Match	Timed drag-and-drop game. Match each term to its definition before the clock runs out.

Keyboard Shortcuts (Flashcards mode)

Key	Action
Space or ↑	Flip card
→	Next card
←	Previous card
1	Mark correct
2	Mark incorrect

Importing Cards

FlashBuddy supports several import methods:

• By Extension — install FlashBuddy Extras (Chrome), open a Quizlet deck, click the FlashBuddy button. See Import via Extension.
• By PDF — save a Quizlet set as a PDF and upload it. See Import via PDF.
• Paste export string — on Quizlet, click … → Export, copy the text, and paste it directly into the import field in the deck editor.

Browser Compatibility

FlashBuddy works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Arc, Opera). Mobile browsers work for studying; the deck editor is best on desktop.

The FlashBuddy Extras extension for Quizlet import is Chrome/Chromium only. PDF and export-string import work in all browsers.

Backing Up Your Decks

Your decks are saved in the browser's local storage — they don't sync to a server and can be lost if you clear browser data. To back up:

1. Open Manage.
2. Click Export All to save a .json file with all your decks.
3. To restore, click Import File and select the backup.

Export regularly if you have decks you can't afford to lose.

Bookmarking FlashBuddy

For quick access, bookmark the .html file in your browser after opening it. This lets you relaunch the app in one click without hunting down the file each time.

• Chrome / Edge: Press Ctrl+D (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+D (Mac), then click Done.
• Firefox: Press Ctrl+D / Cmd+D, or click the star icon in the address bar.
• Safari: Press Cmd+D, or go to Bookmarks → Add Bookmark.

Your decks are saved in the browser's local storage, so they persist between sessions as long as you use the same browser and profile.

Offline Use

FlashBuddy works fully offline after the initial page load. PDF.js is loaded once from a CDN on first use, then cached — subsequent PDF imports work offline too.