Look Up Word Definitions via Obsidian Plugin

A lightweight plugin for Obsidian that provides pure English-English definitions for selected words with a simple double-click popup. No extra bloat, no Chinese translation, just clean dictionary references.

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Features

• 🖱️ Double-click any word to instantly show its definition
• 📖 English-only explanations (no Chinese, no mixed translations)
• 🪶 Lightweight & fast — minimal performance impact
• 🪟 Clean popup modal that auto-closes when clicking outside
• 📚 Works seamlessly inside your Obsidian notes
• No API keys required for basic usage

How to Use

1. Open any note in Obsidian
2. Double-click on any English word
3. A popup will appear showing the English definition
4. Click anywhere outside the modal to close it

Installation

1. Download the plugin files into your Obsidian plugins folder:

   YOUR_VAULT/.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-word-lookup/
   

2. Open Obsidian → Settings → Community Plugins
3. Disable Safe Mode (if needed)
4. Enable Word Lookup (English Only)

Folder Structure

.obsidian/
└── plugins/
    └── dictionary-popup
        ├── main.js
        ├── manifest.json
        └── README.md

Compatibility

• Obsidian v1.0.0+
• macOS / Windows / Linux