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@@ -48,12 +48,8 @@ works, please see the [Yomichan Import](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan-im ## 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* > *Add-ons* > *Browse & 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 |