Before using the program, users need to have Node.js, npm, and Anki with the Anki-Connect addon installed on their system. The installation process involves cloning the repository to the local machine, installing the required dependencies, and adding the user's OpenAI key to an .env file. The application can be started and accessed via a web browser at http://localhost:3000. The article also notes that users can customize the topics and the number of words generated, and replace English with any other language by editing the prompt in controllers/vocabularyController.js.
Key takeaways:
- The Anki-Vocab-Generator program is designed to generate a vocabulary list of 20 words in a given language and import them into Anki, aiding language learners by automating the process of finding new words and adding them to Anki.
- The program uses ChatGPT to generate cards and Anki-Connect to create cards in Anki, and it is not affiliated with Anki or Anki-Connect.
- Before using the program, users need to have Node.js, npm, and Anki with Anki-Connect addon installed on their system.
- The application can be started by navigating to http://localhost:3000 on a web browser, and users must have the Anki app open when creating the vocabulary lists.