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authorAlex Yatskov <alex@foosoft.net>2017-01-11 20:41:44 -0800
committerAlex Yatskov <alex@foosoft.net>2017-01-11 20:41:44 -0800
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## Anki Integration ##
Yomichan features automatic flashcard creation for [Anki](http://ankisrs.net/), a free application designed to help you
-retain knowledge. While the [AnkiConnect](https://foosoft.net/projects/anki-connect/) plugin offers the best experience,
-it is also possible to create flashcards through [AnkiWeb](https://ankiweb.net/), provided you already have an account.
-
-### Using AnkiConnect ###
-
-Installing the AnkiConnect plugin for Anki is the preferred way of enabling automatic flashcard creation in Yomichan.
+retain knowledge. This functionality requires prior installation of the
+[AnkiConnect](https://foosoft.net/projects/anki-connect/) plugin. The installation process can be done in three steps:
1. Open the *Install Add-on* dialog by selecting *Tools* &gt; *Add-ons* &gt; *Browse &amp; Install* in Anki.
2. Input *2055492159* into the text box labeled *Code* and press the *OK* button to proceed.
@@ -61,19 +57,6 @@ Installing the AnkiConnect plugin for Anki is the preferred way of enabling auto
When using AnkiConnect, Anki must be kept running in the background for automatic flashcard creation to function.
-### Using AnkiWeb ###
-
-Yomichan is able to create flashcards directly on AnkiWeb, assuming you have [registered an
-account](https://ankiweb.net/account/register). While this method can be convenient as it does not require Anki to be
-running to running in the background, some features are not supported due to technical limitations:
-
-* Preventing the creation of duplicate flashcards.
-* Embedding audio in flashcards via the `{audio}` marker.
-
-Your AnkiWeb login information must specified on the options page to make use of automatic flashcard creation. Note
-that AnkiWeb will temporarily block your IP address if there are too many login attempts; if this happens, just try
-again after waiting for about an hour.
-
### Flashcard Configuration ###
Before flashcards can be automatically created through Yomichan, Anki must be configured as follows:
@@ -117,6 +100,13 @@ Before flashcards can be automatically created through Yomichan, Anki must be co
## Frequently Asked Questions ##
+* **What happened to AnkiWeb integration? Why was it removed?**
+
+ The author of Anki wants to maintain tight control of AnkiWeb by restricting automated web requests, while at the
+ same time not providing an API for adding or removing flash cards. As circumventing these restrictions led to
+ account restrictions placed on users of this extension, I was forced to remove this feature. Note that it is still
+ possible to automatically generate flashcards with the AnkiConnect plugin.
+
* **Is it possible to use Yomichan with files saved locally on my computer?**
It in order to be able use Yomichan with local files, you must first tick the *Allow access to file URLs* checkbox