Vocabification
Offline vocabulary acquisition via spaced repetition & system notifications
Project Overview
Vocabification is an ambient vocabulary acquisition daemon for Linux and desktop environments. Rather than forcing users into high-friction flashcard apps, Vocabification integrates into your daily workflow, presenting concise, contextual word cards through native desktop notifications at mathematically spaced intervals (SuperMemo SM-2 algorithm).
The Challenge & Problem
Learning new technical vocabulary or language concepts often fails because dedicated study sessions are easily skipped during busy work days.
The Engineering Solution
An ambient desktop daemon that quietly delivers high-yield terms, etymologies, and usage examples directly to the system tray, recording retention responses via keyboard shortcuts.
System Architecture
- Python background daemon with systemd service integration
- SuperMemo SM-2 spaced repetition algorithmic scheduler
- SQLite database storing 5,000+ technical, academic, and Korean vocabulary items
- Desktop notification engine via libnotify / D-Bus
Key Capabilities & Features
- Non-intrusive notification prompts with hotkey response (Again, Hard, Good, Easy)
- Custom deck import from Markdown files and text glossaries
- Daily retention statistics and decay curve projections
- Complete offline capability with zero telemetry
Vocabification — Visual Artifacts
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