Use Dictionary Api from Claude
Add the Dictionary Api connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorDictionary Api
Dictionary Api integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Dictionary Api connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryEducation
Use Dictionary Api from Codex
Add the Dictionary Api connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use Dictionary Api from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Education
What the Dictionary Api connector can do
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary API provides developers with access to comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus content, including definitions, etymologies, audio pronunciations, synonyms, and antonyms.
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Dictionary Api once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Get Word Definition
Retrieve comprehensive dictionary data for a word including definitions, phonetics, etymology, synonyms, and antonyms. Uses the Free Dictionary API (dictionaryapi.dev) - a free, open-source dictionary powered by Wiktionary data. Returns detailed word information including multiple definitions grouped by part of speech, pronunciation audio, example sentences, and related words. Ideal for language learning, writing assistance, and vocabulary exploration. Note: Primarily supports English ('en'). Other languages may have limited coverage.
Connection
API and auth details
Dictionary API integrations can provide word definitions, phonetics, pronunciations, origins, meanings, parts of speech, examples, synonyms, and antonyms through free public dictionary endpoints. The commonly used Free Dictionary API does not require authentication and is suitable for language learning, lookup, and text-enrichment workflows.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- API key
- API docs
- https://dictionaryapi.dev/
- Official site
- https://dictionaryapi.dev/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Dictionary Api
Can Claude use Dictionary Api?
Yes. Add a Dictionary Api connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Dictionary Api through Type?
Yes. Add a Dictionary Api connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Dictionary Api MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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