What is Coursera Flashcards?
Coursera Flashcards is an open-source tool developed by learners themselves, aimed at streamlining the learning process for Coursera video courses. It can automatically parse video content, invoke the GPT model to distill key concepts, generate structured summaries, and convert core material into flashcards that can be exported to Anki. Users simply enter their OpenAI API key and select a model; while watching a course, they can click “Extract Flashcards” to instantly obtain study materials. This tool is not affiliated with Coursera, OpenAI, or Anki, and all API keys are stored locally in the browser. The developers explicitly state that they do not collect, sell, or use user data for any other purposes.
Key features
Automatically extract notes from Coursera videos and generate GPT summaries
Supports directly exporting the generated flashcards to the Anki review system
Use cases and audience
Self-learners and exam-prep students studying on the Coursera platform who wish to efficiently organize video course content
- Automatically extract study notes from Coursera video courses and generate structured summaries
- Convert Coursera video content into Anki-compatible flashcards for spaced repetition in one click
- Reduce manual note-taking time and improve the efficiency of internalizing knowledge from online courses
The video course page on the Coursera website (must be in playback mode)
Structured study notes, key-point summaries, and flashcard files exportable to Anki (supporting standard formats)
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to pay to use this feature?
The extension itself is free, but users must provide their own OpenAI API key and bear the costs associated with invoking GPT models.
Will the API key be uploaded to the server?
The API key is stored only in the browser’s local storage and is never sent to any remote server.
How to use
- 01
Install the Coursera Flashcards extension in the Chrome browser
- 02
Go to the extension settings page and enter your personal OpenAI API key
- 03
Select the desired GPT model type
- 04
While watching a Coursera video, click the “Extract Flashcards” button to generate flashcards and summaries
Pricing and availability
There are no built-in subscriptions or paid plans; all AI processing costs are borne by the user through their OpenAI account, depending on the selected GPT model and the number of tokens used per request.
- Pricing source
- https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/coursera-flashcards/eaplkplofnolbedgfagghphdngkcplea
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-28
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-28
