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Create Anki language flashcards with GPT-4, DALL-E and ElevenLabs

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1. Workflow Overview

Turn any topic into a ready to study Anki deck. This workflow generates vocabulary flashcards with AI images and native pronunciation, then sends the .apkg file straight to your inbox. What it does...

Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, @elevenlabs/n8n-nodes-elevenlabs.elevenlabs, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.gmail

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Victor Manuel Lagunas Franco.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create Anki language flashcards with GPT-4, DALL-E and ElevenLabs
Workflow name
Create Anki language flashcards with GPT-4, DALL-E and ElevenLabs

Turn any topic into a ready-to-study Anki deck. This workflow generates vocabulary flashcards with AI images and native pronunciation, then sends the .apkg file straight to your inbox.

What it does

  1. You fill out a simple form (topic, languages, difficulty)
  2. GPT-4 creates vocabulary with translations, readings, and example sentences
  3. DALL-E 3 generates a unique image for each word
  4. ElevenLabs adds native pronunciation audio (word + example)
  5. Everything gets packaged into a real .apkg file
  6. The deck lands in your email, ready to import into Anki
  7. A backup copy saves to Google Sheets

Why I built this I was spending hours making flashcards by hand for language learning. Finding images, recording audio, formatting everything for Anki... it took forever. This workflow does all of that in about 3 minutes.

Setup (~15 min)

  1. Install npm packages: jszip and sql.js
  2. Add OpenAI credentials (for GPT-4 + DALL-E)
  3. Add ElevenLabs credentials
  4. Connect Gmail and Google Sheets via OAuth
  5. Update OPENAI_API_KEY in the DALL-E code node
  6. Update the Spreadsheet ID in the Sheets node

Features

  • 20 languages supported
  • 7 image styles (minimal icons, kawaii, realistic, watercolor, pixel art...)
  • 6 difficulty levels (A1 to C2)
  • Optional reverse cards (target→native AND native→target)
  • Works on Anki desktop and mobile

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note - Main

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 2 - Sticky Note - Config

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 3 - Sticky Note1

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 4 - Sticky Note2

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 5 - Sticky Note3

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 6 - Sticky Note4

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 7 - Sticky Note5

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 8 - Sticky Note6

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 9 - Sticky Note7

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 10 - Sticky Note8

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 11 - Sticky Note9

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 12 - Sticky Note10

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 13 - Sticky Note11

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 14 - Sticky Note12

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 15 - Sticky Note13

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n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
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Block 16 - Flashcard Form

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
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Block 17 - Validate Input

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n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Block 18 - Generate Flashcards (GPT-4)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
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Block 19 - Prepare Card Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Block 20 - Split Into Cards

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n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Block 21 - Loop Cards

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n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
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Block 22 - Generate Image (DALL-E)

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n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Block 23 - TTS Word (ElevenLabs)

Type / Role
@elevenlabs/n8n-nodes-elevenlabs.elevenLabs - elevenLabs
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Block 24 - Convert Word Audio

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
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Showing the first 24 of 36 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create Anki language flashcards with GPT-4, DALL-E and ElevenLabs
Complexity advanced
Nodes 36
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Victor Manuel Lagunas Franco
Published 29 Dec 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/12265/12265.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Create Anki language flashcards with GPT-4, DALL-E and ElevenLabs do?

Turn any topic into a ready to study Anki deck. This workflow generates vocabulary flashcards with AI images and native pronunciation, then sends the .apkg file straight to your inbox. What it does...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, Multimodal AI use case.