Dictionary Server
About
Dictionary Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieves word meanings, pronunciation, definitions, and example sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary. It is designed for developers building AI assistants (like Claude) or any MCP‑compatible tool that needs…
Details
- Transport
- SSE
- License
- MIT
Explore
- Seamless integration with Claude and other AI assistants via the MCP protocol.
- Robust dictionary query tools.
- Retrieves word meanings from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Dictionary ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install the required dependencies:
npm install
Start the MCP server with the following command:
npm run start:mcp
lookup_word
A successful word query returns the following format:
{
"content": [
{
"type": "text",
"text": "Word query result (in JSON format)"
}
]
}
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dictionary server": {
"dictionary-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-dictionary"
],
"disabled": false
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"dictionary-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-dictionary"
],
"disabled": false
}
}A dictionary server supporting the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Retrieves word meanings from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Adding MCP to Command Line
To integrate the MCP server into your command line, add the following configuration:
"mcp-server-cambridge-dict": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-dictionary"],
"disabled": false
}
Features
- Seamless integration with Claude and other AI assistants via the MCP protocol.
- Robust dictionary query tools.
- Retrieves word meanings from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Development
Install Dependencies
Install the required dependencies:
npm install
Build the Server
Build the server for production:
npm run build
Development Mode
Enable auto-rebuild during development:
npm run watch
Running the Server
Start the MCP server with the following command:
npm run start:mcp
Testing with MCP Inspector
To test the server, use the MCP Inspector:
npm run inspector
MCP Response Specification
This server adheres to the MCP response specification.
Tool Response
A successful word query returns the following format:
{
"content": [
{
"type": "text",
"text": "Word query result (in JSON format)"
}
]
}
Error Response
In case of an error, the response format is:
{
"content": [
{
"type": "text",
"text": "Error message"
}
],
"isError": true
}
API Documentation
lookup_word
Fetches the pronunciation, definition, and example sentences for a word.
Parameters
- word (string): The word to query.
Returns
Detailed information about the word, including pronunciation, definition, and example sentences.
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