NotchWise

NotchWise turns your MacBook notch into an ambient flashcard review surface. Cards appear passively while you work hover to see a question, click to flip, rate your recall, and get back to work in seconds.

LEARN WITHOUT INTERRUPTING YOUR WORKFLOW
No app switching. No window management. NotchWise lives in the notch area (or a floating widget on non-notch Macs) and surfaces spaced repetition flashcards during natural workflow gaps. A full review takes under 8 seconds.

FULL ANKI COMPATIBILITY
Import your existing Anki decks (.apkg files), use the same scheduling algorithms (SM-2 and FSRS-4.5), and sync bi-directionally with Anki desktop via AnkiConnect. NotchWise is an Anki companion, not a replacement.

SMART CARD CREATION
Drag text from any app onto the notch to create new cards. On-device AI suggests front/back pairs from definitions, cause/effect statements, dates, and lists. A quality evaluator and duplicate detector ensure your deck stays clean.

CONTEXT-AWARE REVIEWING
NotchWise detects which app you're using and automatically switches to the relevant deck. Coding in Xcode? Get programming cards. Browsing in Safari? Get vocabulary cards.

INVISIBLE WHEN NEEDED
Automatically hides during screen sharing (Zoom, Teams, Slack), macOS Focus modes, and presentations. Your flashcard habit stays private during calls.

KEY FEATURES
- Two scheduling algorithms: FSRS-4.5 (default) and SM-2
- Import .apkg and CSV/TSV files
- Keyboard shortcuts: Space to flip, 1-4 to rate, S to skip, Z to snooze
- Bluetooth remote control support for hands-free reviewing
- Built-in Pomodoro timer with cards during breaks
- Statistics dashboard with retention rates, streaks, and forecasts
- Idle detection nudges you when cards are due
- Cloze deletion card generation
- iCloud sync across Macs
- MCP server for AI assistant integration
- macOS Shortcuts automation
- Works on all Macs: MacBook Pro, Air, Neo, iMac, Mac Mini

PRIVACY FIRST
All data stored locally. All AI features run on-device. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking. No account required.

NotchWise is free to use with 1 deck and 50 cards. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited decks, FSRS scheduling, sync, and all advanced features.