Use DictionaryAPI.dev with your AI.
Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Access comprehensive English word definitions, phonetics, and usage examples directly through your AI agent.
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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.
Complete set · 1 capability
The complete DictionaryAPI.dev capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with DictionaryAPI.dev.
01
1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through DictionaryAPI.dev.
- 01
Get word definition
Get definitions, phonetics, and origins for an English word
Observed, not estimated
751ms average. Fast in production.
DictionaryAPI.dev is checked daily against the live service.
- Fastest day
- 680ms
- Slowest day
- 1119ms
- 14-day trend
- Stable-4%
Connect your client
One URL. Every client.
Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 1 capability arrives ready to run.
Preview access · not provider authentication
The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of DictionaryAPI.dev, so you can see the experience inside your AI.
It does not authenticate your account with DictionaryAPI.dev. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.
DictionaryAPI.dev Connector
You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C0sySHVlTp55NNJvF9tjMqPrNqJyGhOSOxzqRUYV/mcpClaude Desktop
Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.
- 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
- 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
- 3Click Add and start a new chat — DictionaryAPI.dev capabilities are ready to use.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dictionaryapidev-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C0sySHVlTp55NNJvF9tjMqPrNqJyGhOSOxzqRUYV/mcp"
}
}
}
Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline
Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect
FAQ
Questions DictionaryAPI.dev owners ask.
- 01
Does this server support languages other than English?
Currently, the get_word_definition capability is optimized for the English language as provided by the DictionaryAPI.dev source.
- 02
Can I retrieve synonyms and antonyms for a word?
Yes. When the API has related terms available, the get_word_definition capability will include them in the response alongside the definitions.
- 03
Is there a limit to how many words I can look up?
The server uses the public DictionaryAPI.dev service. While it is free and open, it is intended for fair use. The get_word_definition capability handles standard lookup requests efficiently.
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