Study Forge

Study Forge turns syllabi and course materials into an organized class hub with a smart calendar and an AI study buddy that generates personalized quizzes, exams, and study sessions.

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Inspiration

As students, we constantly juggle syllabi, deadlines, notes, and exam prep across multiple platforms. Important dates get buried in PDFs, study planning becomes reactive, and preparing for exams often lacks structure. We wanted to build a tool that transforms scattered course information into an organized, intelligent study system. Study Forge was inspired by our own experiences manually transferring syllabus dates, missing deadlines, and struggling to create effective study plans.

What it does

Study Forge turns syllabi and course materials into a centralized class hub that helps students stay organized and study smarter.

Users can:

  • Create class folders
  • Upload syllabi and notes
  • Generate a smart calendar with deadlines
  • Launch AI-powered study sessions
  • Generate personalized quizzes and practice exams
  • Receive guided study sessions based on uploaded content

How we built it

We built Study Forge as a full-stack MVP designed to run locally:

  • Frontend: React for a clean dashboard and class management interface
  • Backend: FastAPI to handle file uploads, session logic, and AI interactions
  • Database: Structured storage for classes and materials
  • AI Integration: LLM-powered agents generate quizzes, study sessions, and learning support
  • File Processing: Uploaded materials guide AI-generated study content

This modular architecture allowed us to quickly prototype and iterate during the hackathon.

Challenges we ran into

One challenge was designing a system that could organize different types of course materials while keeping the interface simple and intuitive.

We also worked to ensure AI-generated quizzes and study sessions remained relevant to uploaded content.

Coordinating a multi-component monorepo and getting all services running locally within hackathon time constraints was another major hurdle.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Built a functional AI-assisted study system in a short time
  • Created a structured class hub that improves student organization
  • Integrated AI-generated quizzes and study sessions
  • Designed a clean and intuitive dashboard workflow
  • Delivered a full-stack MVP under hackathon constraints

What we learned

  • Designing AI-assisted learning workflows
  • Connecting file ingestion with AI-generated outputs
  • Structuring a scalable full-stack project
  • Balancing powerful features with simple UX
  • Collaborating and shipping quickly under time pressure

What's next for Study Forge

  • Automatic deadline extraction from syllabi
  • Cloud deployment and real-time sync
  • Adaptive study recommendations
  • Collaboration features for group study
  • LMS integrations (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Study Forge aims to evolve into a comprehensive AI-powered academic companion that helps students stay organized, prepared, and confident.

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