How does it handle characters shared between Chinese and Japanese?

The skill includes logic to check for phonetic markers and can re-query using kana to ensure the correct language context is retrieved.

Which dictionaries are supported by this skill?

It supports major macOS dictionaries including Daijirin (Japanese), Wisdom (JP-EN/EN-JP), and standard Chinese/English resources.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill specifically utilizes the macOS DictionaryServices API and requires a macOS environment to function.

Are there any prerequisites for using this skill?

You must have the desired dictionaries enabled in the macOS 'Dictionary' application settings and the 'uv' Python tool installed.

macOS Multi-Language Dictionary

Name: macOS Multi-Language Dictionary
Author: tarrragon

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Queries built-in macOS dictionaries to provide instant definitions, readings, and translations for Japanese, Chinese, and English terms.

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The macOS Dictionary skill integrates native system dictionary services directly into Claude's environment, allowing for high-fidelity linguistic analysis. By leveraging professional sources like Daijirin and Wisdom, it provides accurate readings, parts of speech, and definitions that go beyond standard machine translation. This is particularly useful for developers working with Japanese or Chinese documentation, localizing software, or learning languages, as it handles complex CJK character nuances and provides structured data for seamless integration into technical workflows.

Características Principales

Intelligent CJK handling to distinguish between shared Chinese and Japanese characters
Support for multi-directional translation between Japanese, English, and Chinese
Native access to high-quality macOS dictionaries like Daijirin and Wisdom
Automated fallback to AI knowledge for specialized terms not found in system dictionaries
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Structured JSON output including readings, kanji, and parts of speech

Casos de Uso

Verifying the correct reading and usage of kanji in software localization
Translating and explaining Japanese technical terms or code comments
Performing quick dictionary lookups without leaving the terminal or development environment

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Características Principales

Intelligent CJK handling to distinguish between shared Chinese and Japanese characters
Support for multi-directional translation between Japanese, English, and Chinese
Native access to high-quality macOS dictionaries like Daijirin and Wisdom
Automated fallback to AI knowledge for specialized terms not found in system dictionaries
0 GitHub stars
Structured JSON output including readings, kanji, and parts of speech

Casos de Uso

Verifying the correct reading and usage of kanji in software localization
Translating and explaining Japanese technical terms or code comments
Performing quick dictionary lookups without leaving the terminal or development environment