https://github.com/mr-yash-01/gurulens
A lightweight and fast browser extension that shows instant meaning, pronunciation, and usage of any selected word — faster than Google's native tools.
https://github.com/mr-yash-01/gurulens
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A lightweight and fast browser extension that shows instant meaning, pronunciation, and usage of any selected word — faster than Google's native tools.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mr-yash-01/gurulens
- Owner: Mr-Yash-01
- Created: 2024-12-06T13:08:38.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-08T06:21:57.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-12T17:06:52.117Z (12 months ago)
- Topics: chrome-extension, dictionary-api, javascript, productivity-tools, pronunciation-dictionary, web-extension
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 6.81 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 📖 GuruLens: Instant Word Meaning Extension
**GuruLens** is a simple and blazing-fast web extension that instantly shows the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of any word you select on a webpage. Designed to be faster than existing solutions like Google's dictionary extension, it enhances your vocabulary with just a single click.
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## 🚀 Features
- 📚 **Instant Word Meaning**: Select any word on the screen to get its meaning in a pop-up.
- 🔊 **Pronunciation Help**: Listen to how the word is pronounced directly.
- 📖 **Usage Examples**: Understand context with real-life usage examples.
- ⚡ **Ultra-Fast**: Faster than many existing tools, no page reload or lag.
- 🌐 **Offline-friendly**: Lightweight and efficient for local usage.
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## 🧠 Tech Stack
- JavaScript
- HTML & CSS
- Dictionary API (like Free Dictionary API or WordsAPI)
- Web Extension APIs (Chrome/Edge/Firefox)
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## 🛠️ How to Install Locally
1. **Clone or Download the Repository**
git clone https://github.com/Mr-Yash-01/GuruLens.git
2. Open Chrome and Go to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable Developer Mode (top right)
4. Click on "Load Unpacked"
5. Select the folder containing the extension code
✅ Done! Now select any word on any website to see the magic.
## 📂 Folder Structure
GuruLens-extension/
- ├── manifest.json
- ├── popup.html
- ├── popup.js
- ├── styles.css
- └── icons/
## 💡 Use Cases
- Students learning new vocabulary
- Quick help during online reading
- Language learners seeking pronunciation support
## 📬 Contributions
Feel free to raise issues or submit pull requests to enhance this tool further!