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# AnkiConnect #
The AnkiConnect plugin enables external applications such as [Yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan/) 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.
The AnkiConnect plugin enables external applications such as [Yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan/) to communicate with
[Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) over a network interface. This software makes it possible to execute queries against
the user's card deck, automatically create new vocabulary and Kanji flash cards, and more. AnkiConnect is compatible
with the latest stable (2.0.x) and alpha (2.1.x) releases of Anki and works on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
## Requirements ##
* [Anki](http://ankisrs.net/) (versions 2.0.x and 2.1.x supported)
## Installation (for most users) ##
## Installation ##
The installation process is similar to that of other Anki plugins and can be accomplished 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.
2. Input *[2055492159](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/2055492159)* into the text box labeled *Code* and press the *OK* button to proceed.
3. Restart Anki when prompted to do so in order to complete the installation of AnkiConnect.
Anki must be kept running in the background in order for other applications to be able to use AnkiConnect.
Anki must be kept running in the background in order for other applications to be able to use AnkiConnect. You can
verify that AnkiConnect is running at any time by accessing [localhost:8765](http://localhost:8765) in your browser. If
the server is running, you should see the message `AnkiConnect v.2` displayed in your browser window.
### Windows ###
### Notes for Windows ###
Windows users may see a firewall nag dialog on Anki startup because this plugins acts as sever. Anki must be unblocked
for this plugin to function.
Windows users may see a firewall nag dialog box appear on Anki startup. This occurs because AnkiConnect hosts a local
server in order to enable other applications to connect to it. The host application, Anki, must be unblocked for this
plugin to function correctly.
### Mac OS X ###
### Notes for Mac OS X ###
Starting with [Mac OS X Mavericks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X_Mavericks), a feature named *App Nap* has been
introduced to the operating system. This feature causes certain applications which are open (but not visible) to be