Free dictionary API
Get the definition for an English word. See docs here
Run any Bash in a Pipedream step within your workflow. Refer to the Pipedream Bash docs to learn more.
The Free Dictionary API provides a straightforward way to access dictionary definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and translations for words in multiple languages. With it, you can fetch detailed word meanings, usage examples, and phonetic transcriptions, enabling a variety of educational and linguistic automation opportunities on Pipedream. This API is valuable for developers looking to create language learning tools, content enrichment services, or to simply integrate rich lexical data into their applications.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
dictionary_api: {
type: "app",
app: "dictionary_api",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/<word>`,
})
},
})
# $PIPEDREAM_STEPS file contains data from previous steps
cat $PIPEDREAM_STEPS | jq .trigger.context.id
# Write data to $PIPEDREAM_EXPORTS to return it from the step
# Exports must be written as key=value
echo foo=bar >> $PIPEDREAM_EXPORTS