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 # AnkiConnect #
 
-The AnkiConnect plugin for [Anki](http://ankisrs.net/) exposes a
-[RESTful](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_state_transfer) API for creating flash cards from external
-applications. When installed, AnkiConnect will host an [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax_(programming)) server
-on port 8765 for as long as Anki is running; connecting clients, such as [Yomichan for
-Chrome](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan-chrome) can make use of this interface to extend Anki functionality.
+The AnkiConnect plugin enables external applications such as [Yomichan for Chrome](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan-chrome) to
+communicate with Anki over a remote API. This makes it possible to execute queries against the user's card deck,
+automatically create new vocabulary and Kanji flash cards, and more.
 
+## Dependencies ##
+
+* [Anki](http://ankisrs.net/)
 
 ## Installation ##
 
 AnkiConnect can be downloaded from its [Anki shared addon page](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/2055492159) or enabled
 through the [Yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan) plugin if you have it installed. Once AnkiConnect is installed it is ready
-for use; no further configuration is required.
+for use; no further configuration is required. Windows users may have to take additional steps to make Windows Firewall
+allows AnkiConnect to listen for incoming connections on TCP port 8765.
 
 ## License ##