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diff --git a/docs/permissions.md b/docs/permissions.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8156c746 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/permissions.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Yomichan Permissions + +* `<all_urls>` <br> + Yomichan requires access to all URLs in order to run scripts to scan text and show the definitions popup, + request audio for playback and download, and connect with Anki. + +* `storage` and `unlimitedStorage` <br> + Yomichan uses storage permissions in order to save extension settings and dictionary data. + `unlimitedStorage` is used to help prevent web browsers from unexpectedly + deleting dictionary data. + +* `webRequest` and `webRequestBlocking` <br> + Yomichan uses these permissions 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. + +* `nativeMessaging` <br> + Yomichan has the ability to communicate with an optional native messaging component in order to support + parsing large blocks of Japanese text using + [MeCab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeCab). + The installation of this component is optional and is not included by default. + +* `clipboardWrite` <br> + Yomichan supports simulating the `Ctrl+C` (copy to clipboard) keyboard shortcut + when a definitions popup is open and focused. + +* `clipboardRead` (optional) <br> + Yomichan supports automatically opening a search window when Japanese text is copied to the clipboard + while the browser is running, depending on how certain settings are configured. + This allows Yomichan to support scanning text from external applications, provided there is a way + to copy text from those applications to the clipboard. |