Dictionary - 사전

A local-first, privacy by default dictionary suite with a desktop app plus a separate dictcli app for REST API and MCP workflows. Unlike other online dictionaries, this dictionary works without internet and without tracking your IP or usage.

Donationware LinuxWindowsmacOS

Built for Learners and Developers

Dictionary Suite comes with a desktop dictionary desktop app for regular users and a separate developer-focused CLI app with command-line lookups, REST API mode, and MCP integration.

The platform is local-first and privacy by default. Data stays on your machine, and dictionary updates are fetched only when needed.

Dictionary desktop app

Available Dictionaries

Cross-language support centered around Korean usage and study workflows.

Supported UI Languages

Local First and Privacy by default

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Local First

Everything runs locally on your machine. New dictionary data is downloaded only from GitHub servers when needed.

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Privacy by default

No tracking and no usage analytics uploads. Your lookup behavior stays private.

Choose your workflow

dictcli

For developers and automation workflows. Get dictionary results in terminal, expose them via REST API, and connect via MCP-enabled tools.

  • Quick command-based word lookup
  • Built-in REST API for app/service integration
  • MCP features for AI/tool interoperability
  • Great for scripts, pipelines, and local tooling

dictionary desktop app

Built for comfortable desktop usage. Browse entries, compare results, and explore dictionaries with a straightforward UI.

  • Desktop UI for fast word/definition lookup
  • Browse multiple dictionary sources
  • Simple local dictionary experience

Dictionary Data Availability

Desktop app

  • Korean β†’ English and English β†’ Korean dictionaries are included by default.
  • Other dictionaries can be downloaded with one click from inside the app.
  • Downloads are local-first and stored on your machine.

dictcli dictionary list

  • Korean β†’ English / English β†’ Korean
  • Korean β†’ Japanese / Japanese β†’ Korean
  • Korean β†’ Hanja / Hanja β†’ Korean
  • Korean β†’ Indonesian / Indonesian β†’ Korean
  • Korean β†’ Chinese / Chinese β†’ Korean

Download App

dictionary desktop downloads

Desktop for Windows Desktop for macOS Desktop for Linux

dictcli downloads - for tech-savvy users to use CLI dictionary, or REST API and MCP

CLI for Windows CLI for macOS CLI for Linux

Support the Dictionary Project

πŸ“˜ Manual Support This Application Feedback & Issue Form

Helping language learning, one word at a time.

  • Continuous Development: support funds new features and better search quality.
  • Privacy by Design: keeps the project local-first so data does not leak online.
  • Distraction-Free: helps keep the app 100% ad-free.

Your donation helps cover development costs and keeps this project moving forward.

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