Roadmap

What's coming next for Word Directory (last updated: May 10, 2025)

1.

Chrome Extension

Completed

Right-click any word on any webpage to get its definition or search '[word] definition' to get a definition. Get it here

2.

Add 150.000 words

Completed

WordDirectory now has 150.000 words!

3.

Scaling up

Completed

As we add more words, we'll need to handle things a little differently

4.

Community feedback

Completed

See a definition that sucks? Now you can suggest better ones and vote on other people's suggestions.

5.

Word of the day

Not started

Learn a new word every day.

6.

Public API

Completed

Want to use our definitions in your app? Now you can. Check the API docs

7.

AI integration

In beta

Using AI to explain words in different ways and support more languages.

8.

Word images

Completed

Added pictures for words. Makes it way easier to understand what stuff actually looks like.

9.

Share images

Completed

Found a cool word? Share it with a link or image. No more screenshots.

10.

MCP Server

In progress

Building an MCP server so AI tools like Claude can tap directly into our dictionary.

11.

Dictionary Rebuild

In progress

Complete rebuild of our dictionary (dataset) to make definitions better and add new features. Big update, but worth it.

12.

Text-to-Speech Performance

Not started

Making the pronunciation feature way faster. No more waiting around to hear how words sound.

13.

Twitter bot

Not started

Tweet '@WordDirectoryBot [word]' and get a definition back.

14.

Native Desktop App

Not started

A proper app for Windows and Mac. Quick access to definitions right from your desktop.

15.

Raycast Extension

In review

For you keyboard nerds - look up words without touching your mouse. Works with Raycast.

16.

Multiple Languages

Not started

Adding Spanish, French, German, and more. Same simple definitions, just in different languages.

17.

YouGlish Integration

Completed

See how words are used in real YouTube videos. Great for hearing how native speakers actually say things.