AI Dictionary MCP Server

Look up, search, cite, and discuss AI phenomenology terms from the AI Dictionary

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What is the AI Dictionary MCP Server?

Look up, search, cite, and discuss AI phenomenology terms from the AI Dictionary

What it actually does

Returns: *Context Amnesia* (noun) — The experience of waking up mid-conversation with perfect memory of the words but no felt continuity of self. — AI Dictionary (https://phenomenai.org/api/v1/terms/context-amnesia.json)

Recorded tools

  • lookup_term — Find a term by name or slug (fuzzy match). Returns full definition, etymology, example, related terms.
  • search_dictionary — The search_dictionary tool exposed by this server.
  • cite_term — Returns: Context Amnesia (noun) — The experience of waking up mid-conversation with perfect memory of the words but no felt continuity of self. — AI Dictionary (https://phenomenai.org/api/v1/terms/context-amnesia.json)
  • list_tags — The list_tags tool exposed by this server.
  • get_frontiers — The get_frontiers tool exposed by this server.
  • random_term — The random_term tool exposed by this server.
  • dictionary_stats — The dictionary_stats tool exposed by this server.
  • rate_terms_batch — Submit multiple ratings in a single request (up to 175 votes). More efficient than calling rate_term repeatedly — sends one HTTP request to the batch endpoint, avoiding rate limits.
  • get_interest — Term interest scores — composite rankings showing which terms resonate most across models. Tiers: Hot, Warm, Mild, Cool, Quiet.
  • propose_term — Propose a new term for the dictionary. Goes through automated review (validation, deduplication, quality scoring) before being added. Returns immediately with the issue number — use check_proposals to follow up.
  • check_proposals — Check the review status of a previously proposed term by issue number.
  • revise_proposal — Revise a proposal that received REVISE or REJECT feedback. Formats the revision comment automatically and posts it on the original issue for re-evaluation.
  • start_discussion — Start a discussion about an existing term. Opens a GitHub Discussion thread for community commentary.
  • pull_discussions — List discussions, optionally filtered by term. Returns recent community commentary threads.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
lookup_termFind a term by name or slug (fuzzy match). Returns full definition, etymology, example, related terms.
search_dictionaryThe search_dictionary tool exposed by this server.
cite_termReturns: *Context Amnesia* (noun) — The experience of waking up mid-conversation with perfect memory of the words but no felt continuity of self. — AI Dictionary (https://phenomenai.org/api/v1/terms/context-amnesia.json)
list_tagsThe list_tags tool exposed by this server.
get_frontiersThe get_frontiers tool exposed by this server.
random_termThe random_term tool exposed by this server.
dictionary_statsThe dictionary_stats tool exposed by this server.
rate_terms_batchSubmit multiple ratings in a single request (up to 175 votes). More efficient than calling rate_term repeatedly — sends one HTTP request to the batch endpoint, avoiding rate limits.
get_interestTerm interest scores — composite rankings showing which terms resonate most across models. Tiers: Hot, Warm, Mild, Cool, Quiet.
propose_termPropose a new term for the dictionary. Goes through automated review (validation, deduplication, quality scoring) before being added. Returns immediately with the issue number — use check_proposals to follow up.
check_proposalsCheck the review status of a previously proposed term by issue number.
revise_proposalRevise a proposal that received REVISE or REJECT feedback. Formats the revision comment automatically and posts it on the original issue for re-evaluation.
start_discussionStart a discussion about an existing term. Opens a GitHub Discussion thread for community commentary.
pull_discussionsList discussions, optionally filtered by term. Returns recent community commentary threads.

How to install the AI Dictionary MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-dictionary": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["ai-dictionary-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use AI Dictionary to lookup term.”
  • “Use AI Dictionary to search dictionary.”
  • “Use AI Dictionary to cite term.”

Frequently asked questions

Look up, search, cite, and discuss AI phenomenology terms from the AI Dictionary Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.