diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7ea7e1e7..6b2b33d9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -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
diff --git a/ext/bg/background.html b/ext/bg/background.html
index 49fc6d0f..3ecfa3dc 100644
--- a/ext/bg/background.html
+++ b/ext/bg/background.html
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
-
diff --git a/ext/bg/js/options-form.js b/ext/bg/js/options-form.js
index 957f4ce5..8cffb2f7 100644
--- a/ext/bg/js/options-form.js
+++ b/ext/bg/js/options-form.js
@@ -40,8 +40,6 @@ function getFormValues() {
optsNew.scanLength = parseInt($('#scan-length').val(), 10);
optsNew.ankiMethod = $('#anki-method').val();
- optsNew.ankiUsername = $('#anki-username').val();
- optsNew.ankiPassword = $('#anki-password').val();
optsNew.ankiCardTags = $('#anki-card-tags').val().split(/[,; ]+/);
optsNew.sentenceExtent = parseInt($('#sentence-extent').val(), 10);
optsNew.ankiTermDeck = $('#anki-term-deck').val();
@@ -68,13 +66,8 @@ function getFormValues() {
function updateVisibility(opts) {
switch (opts.ankiMethod) {
- case 'ankiweb':
- $('#anki-general').show();
- $('.anki-login').show();
- break;
case 'ankiconnect':
$('#anki-general').show();
- $('.anki-login').hide();
break;
default:
$('#anki-general').hide();
@@ -104,8 +97,6 @@ $(document).ready(() => {
$('#scan-length').val(opts.scanLength);
$('#anki-method').val(opts.ankiMethod);
- $('#anki-username').val(opts.ankiUsername);
- $('#anki-password').val(opts.ankiPassword);
$('#anki-card-tags').val(opts.ankiCardTags.join(' '));
$('#sentence-extent').val(opts.sentenceExtent);
@@ -433,16 +424,7 @@ function onOptionsChanged(e) {
return saveOptions(optsNew).then(() => {
yomichan().setOptions(optsNew);
updateVisibility(optsNew);
-
- const loginChanged =
- optsNew.ankiUsername !== optsOld.ankiUsername ||
- optsNew.ankiPassword !== optsOld.ankiPassword;
-
- if (loginChanged && optsNew.ankiMethod === 'ankiweb') {
- showAnkiError(null);
- showAnkiSpinner(true);
- return anki().logout().then(() => populateAnkiDeckAndModel(optsNew));
- } else if (optsNew.ankiMethod !== optsOld.ankiMethod) {
+ if (optsNew.ankiMethod !== optsOld.ankiMethod) {
showAnkiError(null);
showAnkiSpinner(true);
return populateAnkiDeckAndModel(optsNew);
diff --git a/ext/bg/js/options.js b/ext/bg/js/options.js
index 822f5a16..2f0bd189 100644
--- a/ext/bg/js/options.js
+++ b/ext/bg/js/options.js
@@ -45,8 +45,6 @@ function sanitizeOptions(options) {
dictionaries: {},
ankiMethod: 'disabled',
- ankiUsername: '',
- ankiPassword: '',
ankiCardTags: ['yomichan'],
sentenceExtent: 200,
@@ -64,6 +62,10 @@ function sanitizeOptions(options) {
}
}
+ if (options.ankiMethod === 'ankiweb') {
+ options.ankiMethod = 'disabled';
+ }
+
return options;
}
diff --git a/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js b/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js
index 41b55352..2cdcf1c8 100644
--- a/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js
+++ b/ext/bg/js/yomichan.js
@@ -95,9 +95,6 @@ class Yomichan {
this.options = options;
switch (options.ankiMethod) {
- case 'ankiweb':
- this.anki = new AnkiWeb(options.ankiUsername, options.ankiPassword);
- break;
case 'ankiconnect':
this.anki = new AnkiConnect();
break;
diff --git a/ext/bg/options.html b/ext/bg/options.html
index bc0302a2..6bf6fb7b 100644
--- a/ext/bg/options.html
+++ b/ext/bg/options.html
@@ -128,9 +128,8 @@
Yomichan features automatic flashcard creation for Anki, a free application
- designed to help you retain knowledge. While the AnkiConnect plugin
- offers the best experience, it is also possible to create flashcards through AnkiWeb,
- provided you already have an account.
+ designed to help you retain knowledge. This functionality requires prior installation of the
+ AnkiConnect plugin.