MediaWiki's Dictionary Tool

User Guide

Enter a word (or term) into the search box below. The tool will call the MediaWiki API using several advanced parameters to fetch a definition, page extract, and image (if available). Your search result is displayed below with additional options to copy the result or search on Google and Wikipedia directly. Use the reset button to clear your search and start over.

Result

RAW JSON Response

Calculation Guide

API Credits: MediaWiki API – consult the API Documentation for details.

Developers: Yuri Astrakhan, Roan Kattouw, Victor Vasiliev, Bryan Tong Minh, Sam Reed, Brad Jorsch

Feature	Details
Price	Free
Rendering	Client-Side Rendering
Language	JavaScript
Paywall	No

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About This Tool

The Advanced Dictionary Tool by TONTUF Tools is a modern, responsive web application designed to provide quick and reliable definitions using the MediaWiki API. It leverages a sleek, minimalist design that relies solely on our brand colours—black and white—with a transparent background to keep the focus on content. The tool is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a dynamic and interactive user experience without relying on global body or root styles.

Key Features

• Dynamic Definition Retrieval:
  The tool fetches definitions and plain-text extracts directly from the MediaWiki API. In addition to text, it can also extract and display thumbnail images if available, enhancing the context of the search result.

• Responsive & Modern UI:
  With a design centered around a clean black and white colour scheme and a transparent background, the interface is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices. The layout adjusts seamlessly to different screen sizes, ensuring a consistent experience.

• Advanced API Integration:
  It utilizes several advanced API parameters (such as exintro, explaintext, piprop, and pithumbsize) to fine-tune the data retrieved. The tool even shows a detailed "Calculation Guide" that lists all the API parameters used in the query, providing transparency about how the results are calculated.

• Additional Functionalities:

  • Copy to Clipboard: Easily copy the result (including the definition and image URL, if available) with a single click.
  • External Search Options: Quickly search the term on Google or Wikipedia by using the dedicated buttons.
  • Raw JSON Display: For users and developers who want to inspect the complete API response, the tool displays the raw JSON data at the bottom of the app.

• API Credits & Transparency:
  The tool integrates with the MediaWiki API and adheres to its usage guidelines. It acknowledges the contributions of the API developers and provides a link to the official documentation for further details.

Intended Use
This tool is ideal for anyone looking for a quick definition or additional context about a term. Whether you’re a student, a researcher, or just curious about a topic, the Advanced Dictionary Tool provides a streamlined and informative experience with added options for deeper exploration through external searches.

Development and Support
Developed using web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), this tool is maintained with a focus on clarity, performance, and user engagement. We welcome feedback and suggestions to continually improve the tool's functionality and user experience.

How It Works?

1. User Input:
   When you enter a word or term into the search box and click the Search button, the tool begins by capturing your input.

2. Building the API Request:
   The tool uses JavaScript to dynamically construct a URL for the MediaWiki API. It incorporates a variety of advanced parameters (such as action=query, format=json, exintro, explaintext, piprop, and pithumbsize) to fetch a plain-text extract of the page along with a thumbnail image (if available).

3. Fetching and Processing Data:
   Once the URL is constructed, the tool sends a request to the MediaWiki API. When the API responds, the tool parses the returned JSON data. It extracts the definition text, and if a thumbnail image is provided, it extracts the image URL as well.

4. Displaying the Results:

   • Definition & Image: The retrieved definition is displayed in a dedicated section along with the image (if available).
   • Raw JSON Output: For transparency and for developers who wish to inspect the complete API response, the raw JSON data is shown at the bottom of the tool.
   • Calculation Guide: A detailed list of all the API parameters used in the request is provided below the raw JSON output, offering insight into how the result was calculated.

5. Additional Functionalities:
   The tool includes extra action buttons that allow you to:

   • Copy the Result: Quickly copy the definition (and image URL, if available) to your clipboard.
   • Search on Google: Open a new tab to perform a Google search for your query.
   • Search on Wikipedia: Open a new tab to search for the term directly on Wikipedia.

6. Reset Function:
   If you want to start over, the Reset button clears the input field and all displayed results, preparing the tool for a new search.

This streamlined process ensures that you receive a clear and concise definition along with additional context, making the Advanced Dictionary Tool both informative and easy to use.