Double Click Dictionary

Double Click Dictionary

Double-click any word to view its definition in a popup bubble Fork of the "Dictionary Anywhere" addon initally made to make it usable for android but now adds a couple of more features/improvements

What is Double Click Dictionary?
Double Click Dictionary is a Firefox add-on that enables users to instantly view word definitions by simply double-clicking on them within a web page. It offers features such as caching, multiple language options, and the ability to export looked-up definitions.
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Stats
Users: 312 ▼ -9
Rating: 4.20 (5)
Version: 2.2.15 (Last updated: 2024-03-30)
Creation date: 2023-03-27
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • menus
  • storage
  • https://www.google.com/
Size: 59.18K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Double click any word to view its definition in a popup bubble Fork of the "Dictionary Anywhere" addon initally made to make it usable for android but now adds a couple of more features/improvements

Short Demo Video:

https://github.com/igorlogius/dbl-click-dict/assets/67047467/ad61d99a-22e4-43c1-8694-4ae14a2b3813

Features/Usage

  • Select a word by double clicking it will show it definition in a popup bubble
  • Select from English, French, German or Spanish as the base language
  • Cache already looked up words to reduce traffic and quicker response
  • Add a meta key to the double click action
  • Export looked up definitions
Where do the definitions come from? The definitions are extracted from basic google search queries.
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User reviews
by wesinator, 2024-03-24

by wesinator, 2024-03-24

by wesinator, 2024-03-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Double Click Dictionary is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Double Click Dictionary if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Double Click Dictionary is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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