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authorDarius Jahandarie <djahandarie@gmail.com>2023-10-25 10:16:41 +0000
committerGitHub <noreply@github.com>2023-10-25 10:16:41 +0000
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Merge pull request #287 from praschke/chrome-webRequest23.10.25.0
fix: reinstate webRequest and correct the permissions docs
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`unlimitedStorage` is used to help prevent web browsers from unexpectedly
deleting dictionary data.
-* `webRequest` and `webRequestBlocking` _(Firefox only)_ <br>
- Yomichan uses these permissions to ensure certain requests have valid and secure headers.
+* `webRequest` <br>
+ Yomichan uses this permission to collect audio or create Anki notes using
+ [AnkiConnect](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/2055492159).
+ It is also required to surface error information from failed requests.
+
+* `webRequestBlocking` _(Firefox only)_ <br>
+ Yomichan uses this permission to ensure certain requests have valid and secure headers.
This sometimes involves removing or changing the `Origin` request header,
as this can be used to fingerprint browser configuration.