https://github.com/ideaspaper/mer

Small dictionary CLI application based on Merriam-Webster free Collegiate Dictionary API.
https://github.com/ideaspaper/mer

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Small dictionary CLI application based on Merriam-Webster free Collegiate Dictionary API.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ideaspaper/mer
• Owner: ideaspaper
• License: mit
• Created: 2021-08-13T17:40:42.000Z (almost 5 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-08-14T16:01:50.000Z (almost 5 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-06-20T16:45:52.315Z (about 2 years ago)
• Language: Go
• Homepage:
• Size: 166 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Mer

![mer](./assets/mer.png)

Mer is a small dictionary CLI application based on **Merriam-Webster free Collegiate Dictionary API**.

You have to provide your own API key in order to use this app.

Create your own API key for free [here](https://dictionaryapi.com/).

## Installation

This application requires a working Go environment. See the [installation instructions for Go](https://golang.org/doc/install).

If you already have a working Go environment, you can use the command below.

```bash

$ go get -u github.com/ideaspaper/mer

```

## Usage

- `$ mer` or `$ mer --help`

  Display help.

- `$ mer search [word]`

  Search the meaning of a word. Only accept exactly 1 argument, which is the word you want to search.

- `$ mer key`

  Read your API key from config file.

- `$ mer key [key]`

  Write your API key to config file.

If no `mer_config.env` existed in the binary path yet, those commands will create empty `mer_config.env` instead.