dictunifier ☆

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Description:
Dictionary conversion tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: dictionary macos conversion cli developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask dictunifier

About:
Dictunifier is a specialized command-line utility for converting dictionary files between different formats, primarily focusing on Apple's dictionary format. It enables developers to create custom dictionaries for macOS and iOS, facilitating the integration of specialized terminology or language resources into the native Dictionary app.

Key Features:

Converts dictionary sources to Apple's .dictionary format
Supports various input formats including XML and plain text
Provides command-line interface for batch processing and automation
Enables creation of custom dictionaries for macOS Dictionary app

Use Cases:

Creating custom technical dictionaries for software development
Building bilingual or specialized terminology databases
Converting existing word lists into macOS-compatible dictionary format

Alternatives:

Dictionary Development Kit – Apple's official but older and less maintained toolkit
dict.cc – Online dictionary service, not for creating custom dictionaries

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	2.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	a9b2f3cb
Jul 10, 2024 12:26pm	2.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	6591cce4