Agent skill · security · sundial-org
study-habits
Build effective study habits with spaced repetition, active recall, and session tracking
Why this skill is useful
Provides a structured approach to study habits using cognitive science techniques that the AI wouldn't generate on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-07. 639 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Study Habits Learning that sticks—through science, not stubbornness. What it does This skill transforms how you absorb and retain information by combining proven cognitive techniques with persistent session tracking: Study Session Tracking - Logs when you study, what topic, duration, and effectiveness rating for accountability and pattern recognition Technique Suggestions - Recommends study methods based on your learning goal (memorization vs. deep understanding vs. skill practice) Spaced Repetition Reminders - Intelligently schedules review sessions to hit the sweet spot where forgetting begins Progress Dashboard - Shows your study velocity, topic mastery levels, and retention curves over time Exam Countdown - Builds personalized prep schedules that work backward from exam date to ensure full coverage Usage Start study : "Start a 50-minute study session on photosynthesis" → Creates a session timer, suggests an optimal study technique, and tracks your focus Log topic : "I just finished studying Chapter 3, felt confident" → Records the session, captures confidence level, determines next review interval Review schedule : "When should I review calculus next?" → Shows which topics need review based on spaced repetition algorithm, prioritizes by forgetting curve Check progress : "Show me my study stats" → Displays sessions completed, topics covered, retention trends, time invested per subject Exam countdown : "I have an exam in 21 days on biology" → Creates a study plan that distributes chapters across available time, accounts for review cycles, flags high-risk topics Study Techniques Active Recall : Test yourself without looking at notes. Forces your brain to retrieve information rather than passively reread. Far more effective than review. Spaced Repetition : Review material at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks). This combats the forgetting curve and moves knowledge to long-term memory. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sundial-org/study-habits