# Using Memo Agent

How to use Memo Agent in Memo v8 and beyond.

URL: https://www.memo.cards/help/memo-agent/using-memo-agent
Updated: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+08:00

Memo Agent is your in-notebook assistant for studying, understanding sources, and generating learning materials. It works directly with your notebook content so you can go from question to output without leaving your workflow.

## When to use this

Use Memo Agent when you want to:

- ask source-based questions

- compare or summarize selected material

- generate flashcards or mindmaps from a prompt

- ask product questions that should search the Memo Help Center

- request a visual explanation or diagram

## Step-by-step

1.  Open a notebook that already has sources.

2.  Make sure the sources you need are marked **Ready**.

3.  In the **Sources** panel, select the sources you want Memo Agent to focus on.

4.  Open **Memo Agent**.

5.  Choose a model if you want something different from the default.

6.  Set your output language if needed.

7.  Ask a specific question.

Examples:

- “Compare Source A and Source B on renal physiology.”

- “Turn the selected sources into MCQ flashcards.”

- “Create a mind map for the selected material.”

- “Explain this concept with a simple diagram.”

## How source selection works

The sources you check in the **Sources** panel become Memo Agent’s main retrieval context.

That means:

- selected sources shape the answer

- unselected sources are less likely to be used

- changing the selection changes what Memo Agent can pull from

If you want to target one source more explicitly, use an `@mention` in your prompt when that option is available in the composer.

## What Memo Agent can do

Depending on your prompt, Memo Agent can:

- answer questions grounded in your notebook sources

- compare multiple selected sources

- create flashcards, including MCQ-style flashcards

- create mindmaps

- help with Memo app questions by searching the help center

- generate images for visual explanations

## Models and plans

`Memo-1` is the default recommendation for day-to-day use.

Other models depend on your plan. Higher plans can unlock additional Memo Agent models such as:

- GPT-5.2

- GPT-4.1

- Gemini 3.0 Flash

- DeepSeek V3.2

- Claude Sonnet 4.6

If you do not see a model in the picker, it may not be available on your current plan.

## Important notes

- Source selection matters. If the wrong sources are selected, the answer may use the wrong context.

- For the most reliable answers, use specific prompts instead of broad ones.

- Memo Agent and Studio share the same output-language preference.

- Some actions in Memo Agent consume energy, especially model-based generations.

## FAQ

### Do I need to select sources before using Memo Agent?

Yes. For the best results, select the sources you want Memo Agent to use first.

### What does `@mention` do?

It helps narrow your prompt to a specific source when you want more precise grounding.

### Can Memo Agent create outputs, or is it only for Q&A?

It can do both. Memo Agent can answer questions and also create outputs such as flashcards, MCQs, mindmaps, and images when prompted.

### Why do I not see every model shown in screenshots or marketing pages?

Model availability depends on your current plan and rollout state.