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Dictionary Server

by meowrain

A dictionary server supporting the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It retrieves word meanings from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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What is Dictionary Server?

This is an MCP server that retrieves word meanings from the Cambridge Dictionary. It allows AI assistants and other applications to easily access dictionary definitions.

How to use Dictionary Server?

To use this server, integrate it into your command line by adding the provided JSON configuration. Start the server using npm run start:mcp. You can test it using the MCP Inspector with npm run inspector.

Key features of Dictionary Server

  • Seamless integration with Claude and other AI assistants via the MCP protocol.

  • Robust dictionary query tools.

  • Retrieves word meanings from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  • Adheres to the MCP response specification

Use cases of Dictionary Server

  • Providing dictionary definitions to AI assistants.

  • Enhancing command-line tools with dictionary functionality.

  • Integrating dictionary lookups into other applications.

  • Language learning tools

FAQ from Dictionary Server

What is the MCP protocol?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a protocol that enables communication between different tools and applications.

How do I install the server?

Install dependencies using npm install, then build the server using npm run build.

How do I run the server in development mode?

Use npm run watch to enable auto-rebuild during development.

How do I test the server?

Use the MCP Inspector with the command npm run inspector.

What parameters does the lookup_word API accept?

The lookup_word API accepts a single parameter: word (string), which is the word to query.