mnemocli-loci 1.0.2

A minimalist CLI mental gymnasium for the Method of Loci

🏛️ MnemoCLI 🏛️

MnemoCLI is a minimalist, high-performance command-line mental gymnasium designed to help you master the Method of Loci (Memory Palaces).

Whether you are a student memorizing for exams, a language learner building vocabulary, or a memory athlete training for a competition, MnemoCLI provides a focused environment to sharpen your cognitive recall and encoding speed.

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🛠 Installation

MnemoCLI requires Python 3.10+.

Option A: Stable Release (Recommended)

Install the latest verified version directly from PyPI:

pip install mnemocli

Option B: Bleeding Edge (Development)

If you want the absolute latest features and word-list updates before they hit the official release, install directly from the GitHub repository:

pip install git+https://github.com/Gustavo1500/mnemocli.git

🔄 How to Update

Method	Command to Update	Description
PyPI	pip install -U mnemocli	Updates to the latest stable version.
GitHub	pip install --force-reinstall git+https://github.com/Gustavo1500/mnemocli.git	Pulls the latest commit from the main branch.

Note for Linux/macOS users: If you encounter a "break-system-packages" error, it is recommended to install via pipx install mnemocli or use a Python Virtual Environment.

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🎮 Training Modes

1. Palace Navigation

• Normal Run: A steady walk-through of your palace stations.
• Random Drill: The system calls out a locus number; visualize that station instantly.
• Palace Rush: A timed sprint to recall your entire palace (supports Reverse mode).
• Middle-Out: Start at the center of your palace and expand outward in both directions.

2. Content Memorization

• Random Numbers: Generates sequences of digits (0-9). Practice your Major System or PAO.
• Random Words: Pulls words from extensive dictionaries (English or Portuguese).

3. The Proving Grounds

• Standard Mode: A daily maintenance session. It starts with a warm-up and follows with randomized drills until your timer expires.
• Olympic Mode: Randomized competition events (Numbers or Words) with a 5-minute limit and four difficulty tiers (Beginner to Pro). Your stats are saved for progress tracking.

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📖 Usage Guide

Once installed, you can launch the app from anywhere in your terminal using the mnemocli command.

Command Syntax

mnemocli [mode] [arguments]

Arguments & Flags

Depending on the mode you select, you will need to provide specific flags:

Flag	Long Form	Description	Required For
-la	--loci_amount	The total number of stations in your memory palace.	standard, random_drill, palace_rush, middle_out, normal_run, even_run, odd_run.
-a	--amount	The number of items (words or digits) to generate for a session.	random_words, random_numbers.
-t	--time	The time limit in minutes. Set to 0 for no limit.	standard, random_words, random_numbers.

Note: In random_words or random_numbers modes, if you provide -la but omit -a, the item amount will default to the number of loci provided.

Examples

Daily 10-minute palace maintenance (50 stations):

mnemocli standard -la 50 -t 10

Memorize 40 Random Words (Time limit of 8 minutes):

mnemocli random_words -a 40 -t 8

View your Olympic progress graph:

mnemocli graph

Check data storage location and version:

mnemocli info

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⚙️ Configuration & Data

Upon first run, MnemoCLI creates a hidden directory in your home folder:

• Linux/macOS: ~/.mnemocli
• Windows: C:\Users\<User>\.mnemocli

Customization

You can edit ~/.mnemocli/config.ini to change:

• Default training language (English/Portuguese).
• Default session timers.
• Which modes are included in your "Standard" daily workout.

Data Safety

To wipe your history and reset the app to factory settings, run:

mnemocli cleanup

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🌐 Language Support

MnemoCLI includes curated word lists with 2,300+ entries for:

• 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 English
• 🇧🇷 🇵🇹 Portuguese

Contributions are welcome! To add a new language, follow the JSON format in the mnemocli/languages/ folder and submit a Pull Request.

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⚖️ License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

• Freedom to modify: You can change the code however you like.
• Freedom to share: You can redistribute the code.
• Stay Open: If you modify and share this project, your version must also be licensed under the GPL v3.0 (Copyleft).

See the LICENSE file for the full legal text.

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🧩 Contribution & Philosophy

MnemoCLI is built on the belief that a better memory leads to a more organized and creative life. This tool is for everyone—from the casual hobbyist to the competitive pro.

If you find a bug, have a feature request, or want to contribute a more curated dictionary for any language, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

I have built this tool to help me master the Method of Loci, and I hope it can help you too. All feedback and contributions are greatly appreciated!