SilverDict is a web-based dictionary application designed as a modern alternative to GoldenDict.
Built with Flask and React, it lets you deploy a dictionary server locally or on a self-hosted system and access it through a clean browser interface across multiple devices. The software supports several popular dictionary formats and is aimed at users who want a maintainable, cross-platform way to search and study dictionary content.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports DSL, StarDict, and MDict dictionary formats.
- Can be deployed locally or on a self-hosted server.
- Provides a modern web interface built for dictionary lookup and management.
- Includes an Anki mode for study-oriented workflows.
- Offers full-text search on Unix systems.
- Cross-platform support – runs across Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and limited iOS environments.
- Uses Python on the server side with Flask and a React-based client.
Website: github.com/Crissium/SilverDict
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Developer: Yi Xing
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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| rdict | Offline CLI dictionary using data from wiktionary. |
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