GoldenDict GoldenDict
winget install --id=GoldenDict.GoldenDict -e A feature-rich dictionary lookup program, supporting multiple dictionary formats (StarDict/Babylon/Lingvo/Dictd) and online dictionaries, featuring perfect article rendering with the complete markup, illustrations and other content retained, and allowing you to type in words without any accents or correct case.
GoldenDict is a powerful dictionary application designed to provide comprehensive word lookup capabilities across multiple formats and sources. It enables users to access offline dictionaries, online resources like Wikipedia, and custom websites, ensuring versatile and efficient language exploration.
Key Features:
- Multi-format Dictionary Support: Compatible with popular formats such as StarDict (.ifo), Babylon (.BGL), Lingvo (.dsl), and dictd (.index/.dict).
- Perfect Article Rendering: Utilizes WebKit to display articles with complete markup, including colors, images, and links.
- Scan Popup Functionality: A small window pops up for quick translations when hovering over or selecting text in other applications.
- Unicode Handling: Supports full Unicode case folding, allowing users to type words without accents or correct casing (e.g., "grussen" will match "grüßen").
- Global Hotkeys: Enables quick access to dictionary features or direct word translation from the clipboard.
- Cross-platform Availability: Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for language learners, professionals, researchers, and anyone requiring reliable dictionary tools. GoldenDict streamlines research and learning by offering seamless integration with multiple dictionaries and online resources, enhancing productivity and accessibility. It can be installed via winget for easy setup across supported platforms.