Island Inkstardust/island-ink

island-ink — active retention markdown studio

Write to think.
remember everything.

Island Ink combines a distraction-free Markdown studio with inline AI reasoning checks and automated Socratic spaced repetition. Build genuine memory, not passive notes.

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island-ink.stardustpath.com — Live StudioSM-2 ACTIVE
notes_active_recall.md94.2% Mastery

"Cognitive retention increases by 300% when active recall prompts test core concepts rather than passive rereading."

💡 AI Annotation: Strong claim. Socratic card generated.

Review Queue

12 cards due today

Review Streak

14 consecutive days

✓ Private Local StorageZero Tracking

SM-2

adaptive recall algorithm

94.2%

average long-term retention

100%

local draft & card privacy

The Problem With Passive Note-Taking

Reading feels like learning. Only recall builds memory.

Passive Note Apps
  • ✕90% of notes taken in Notion or Obsidian are never opened or remembered again.
  • ✕Passive rereading creates a false illusion of competence without real recall.
  • ✕Unchecked reasoning leads to vague, flawed essays without peer feedback.
The Island Ink Solution
  • ✓AI margin annotations flag unbacked claims and ambiguous definitions inline.
  • ✓Automated Socratic flashcard generator turns your notes into active practice.
  • ✓SuperMemo-2 (SM-2) algorithm schedules review queues right at your memory curve.

How Island Ink Works

3 simple steps to permanent memory.

01

Write Freely in Markdown

Compose essays, research notes, and book summaries in a distraction-free split-pane environment.

02

AI Critiques Logical Reasoning

Inline AI annotations flag vague statements and unbacked claims in your draft margins.

03

Master Concepts via Active Recall

Island Ink generates Socratic practice cards and schedules SM-2 review queues to lock knowledge in permanent memory.

Capabilities

Deep writing meets active memory.

01editor
document.md1,240 words
auto_saveactive 100%
export_formatMarkdown / PDF

Focused Markdown Studio

Pure composition space.

Distraction-free writing environment with live split preview, custom typography options, and automatic local persistence.

02ai check
margin_note_1vague definition
margin_note_2logical leap
coherence_score92 / 100

Inline Margin Annotations

Logical reasoning check.

Flags unsupported claims, ambiguous definitions, and logical leaps right inside your text margins as you write.

03active recall
card_generated+8 Socratic prompts
question_typeconceptual recall
difficultyadaptive SM-2

Socratic Question Engine

Automated practice cards.

Transforms your written notes into active recall flashcards that challenge your conceptual understanding.

04retention
queue_due12 cards today
review_streak14 days
retention_rate94.2% mastery

SM-2 Spaced Repetition

Durable long-term memory.

Schedules automated review sessions based on SuperMemo 2 algorithm to prevent knowledge decay.

05privacy
vault_statusencrypted local
telemetryzero tracking
syncoptional cloud

Local First Storage

Your mind, your vault.

All drafts, notes, and practice logs persist inside your local browser vault. No third-party data tracking.

FAQ

Everything you need to know.

Transparent Pricing

Simple, honest plans.

Free Studio

$0

Full Markdown editor, live preview, local document vault, baseline AI margin checks, and Markdown export.

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Pro Studio

$6.99 / mo

Unlimited AI margin checks, automated Socratic flashcard generation, SM-2 adaptive review queue, and cloud backup.

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