Longman Dictionary MCP Server
Used for making HTTP requests to fetch dictionary data from the Longman Dictionary website
Used for HTML parsing and data extraction from the Longman Dictionary web pages
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Longman Dictionary MCP Serverdefine 'serendipity'"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Ldoce MCP Server
This is an MCP server built in Node.js and TypeScript that consumes the Longman Dictionary page for a given word and returns the extracted data in standardized JSON format for use by AI agents.
Description
The server connects to the URL https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/<word> , extracts information such as the introduction, related topics, entries (verb and noun), corpus examples, and source, and returns this data structured in a JSON object. The project follows the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards and uses the Axios and Cheerio packages for HTTP requests and HTML parsing.
Related MCP server: Scrapezy MCP Server
Resources
Extract information from Longman Dictionary:
Introduction and related topics
Entries with details of pronunciations, meanings, examples, etc.
Corpus Examples
Origin of the word
It uses MCP SDK to expose a tool that can be integrated into MCP clients such as Claude Desktop.
Prerequisites
Node.js (version 16 or higher)
npm
Git
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Ldoce Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery :
npx -y @smithery/cli install @edgardamasceno-dev/ldoce-mcp-server --client claudeManual Installation
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/seuusuario/ldoce-mcp-server.git cd ldoce-mcp-server
Available Tools
1 toolget_dictionary_entryC
Busca o HTML do Longman para uma palavra e retorna JSON parseado (dictionaryEntries, simpleForm, continuousForm)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| word | Yes | A palavra a ser consultada (ex: rot) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions the tool fetches and parses HTML into JSON, but doesn't cover critical aspects like error handling, rate limits, authentication needs, or what happens if the word isn't found. For a tool with no annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the key action and output. It avoids unnecessary words and gets straight to the point. However, it could be slightly more structured by separating the input and output aspects for clarity.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (fetching and parsing HTML), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It covers the basic purpose and output format but lacks details on behavior, error cases, or return structure. It meets the minimum viable threshold but has clear gaps in context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the 'word' parameter clearly documented. The description doesn't add any parameter details beyond what the schema provides (e.g., it doesn't specify format constraints or examples). With high schema coverage, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate, as the description doesn't compensate but doesn't need to.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: it searches for a word's Longman HTML and returns parsed JSON with specific fields (dictionaryEntries, simpleForm, continuousForm). It uses specific verbs ('Busca', 'retorna') and identifies the resource (Longman HTML for a word). However, with no sibling tools mentioned, there's no opportunity to distinguish from alternatives, preventing a perfect score.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites, or exclusions. It only describes what the tool does, without context for its application. Since no sibling tools are listed, this isn't a major gap, but it still lacks any usage instructions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
1 tool update
v1.0.0- First observed
get_dictionary_entry
TDQS
With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The tool's purpose is clearly defined as fetching and parsing dictionary entries from Longman.
Since there is only a single tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect. The tool name 'get_dictionary_entry' follows a clear verb_noun pattern, which would be consistent if more tools were added.
A single tool is too few for a dictionary server, as it lacks basic operations like searching for words, handling synonyms/antonyms, or managing user history. This minimal scope limits functionality and feels incomplete for the domain.
The tool surface is severely incomplete for a dictionary server. While it provides entry retrieval, it misses essential features such as word search, phonetic lookups, example sentences, or related terms, which are standard in dictionary applications.
Maintenance
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
Related MCP Connectors
Fetch pages as markdown, search web and news, extract structured data. For AI agents.
Web data tools for AI agents: pages as markdown, search, maps, commerce, jobs, AI answers.
Web Content Extract Mcp connects AI agents to real public APIs via MCP. Tools include
Web search, URL content extraction to Markdown, site mapping, and recursive web crawler.
Related MCP Servers
- AlicenseNot gradedqualityDmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol server that allows LLMs to interact with web content through standardized tools, currently supporting web scraping functionality.1MIT
- -licenseBqualityNot gradedmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol server that enables AI models to extract structured data from websites through the extract\_structured\_data tool.129-
- AlicenseBqualityDmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol server providing web search capabilities using Google Custom Search API and webpage content extraction functionality.2MIT
- AlicenseNot gradedqualityDmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol server that provides web scraping capabilities, enabling AI to extract and analyze web content through page structure analysis, schema-based extraction, and screenshot capture.1MIT
Appeared in Searches
Latest Blog Posts
- Who's Calling? MCP Hosts Are an Identity Blind Spot (And the Spec Knows It)By Om-Shree-0709 on .mcpAgent IdentityOAuth 2.1
- Your AI Chatbot Just Exposed Your CEO's Salary to an InternBy Om-Shree-0709 on .Agent IdentityMCP SecurityOAuth Delegation
- Why MCP Servers Need Execution Sandboxing (And Why Your Current Stack Isn't Enough)By Om-Shree-0709 on .Agentic AiPrompt InjectionWebAssembly
MCP directory API
We provide all the information about MCP servers via our MCP API.
curl -X GET 'https://glama.ai/api/mcp/v1/servers/edgardamasceno-dev/ldoce-mcp-server'
If you have feedback or need assistance with the MCP directory API, please join our Discord server