Feature · Updated April 2026

AI Assistant for flashcard workflows

Use natural language to create decks, manage templates, and run bulk card operations in Deckbase. The assistant streams tool execution in real time, enforces confirmation for destructive actions, and tracks usage with transparent token budgets.

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What the assistant does

Deck and template operations

Create decks, update deck settings, and build template structures without jumping through multiple screens.

Bulk card workflows

Run repeated card updates, append blocks, and normalize cards to template layouts using guided tool calls.

Safety-first destructive actions

Delete and field-clear actions require explicit confirmation before execution.

Transparent usage budgets

Assistant usage is tracked by input/output tokens, so heavier operations consume more budget than simple queries.

How it works in practice

Open dashboard and launch AI Chat from the assistant button.
Describe intent in plain language (for example: create a deck with 10 starter cards).
Review streaming tool execution events in real time.
Confirm destructive operations only when needed.
Continue refining with follow-up prompts in the same session.

Tool execution is visible as call and result events so users can audit what happened before they continue.

Safety model and usage limits

Deckbase AI Assistant separates usage from external MCP requests and AI card-generation quotas. Assistant limits are budget-based and tied to token consumption, so larger operations naturally consume more budget.

Control	Current behavior
Destructive actions	Require explicit confirmation before execution
Loop protection	Hard cap on agentic iteration count per request
Usage tracking	Input and output tokens tracked and billed by spend
Session management	Up to 3 saved sessions; delete one or clear all anytime

Destructive actions

Current behavior: Require explicit confirmation before execution

Loop protection

Current behavior: Hard cap on agentic iteration count per request

Usage tracking

Current behavior: Input and output tokens tracked and billed by spend

Session management

Current behavior: Up to 3 saved sessions; delete one or clear all anytime

For plan-specific limits, visit Pricing.

Prompt examples

Create and structure

Create a deck called "French Verbs", apply my conjugation template, and generate 10 starter cards.

Bulk update

Add a quiz block to the back side of all cards in my Biology deck and keep existing text blocks unchanged.

Template operation

Create a template with a front header and back hiddenText plus audio block, then set it as default for my Spanish deck.

Frequently asked questions

What can Deckbase AI Assistant do today?

It can manage decks, templates, and cards with natural-language prompts, including discovery, creation, updates, and selected bulk operations.

Does it run destructive actions automatically?

No. Destructive operations require explicit user confirmation before they are executed.

How is assistant usage limited?

Usage is budgeted by token cost, not message count. Basic and Pro plans get monthly assistant budgets, and free users have a limited trial. See pricing for current limits.

Can I use the assistant from the home page?

Yes. The home page includes a direct entry point that opens AI Chat inside the dashboard.

How many chat sessions can I keep?

Up to three saved sessions per user. You can delete individual sessions or clear all.

Try Deckbase AI Assistant

Open the assistant in your dashboard and run a real workflow with your own decks.

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Last updated April 2026. Assistant capabilities and plan limits may change; always verify current details in-app.