emojipedia ☆

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Description:
Dictionary containing Emoji and their meanings

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 20190306@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: emoji dictionary cli reference unicode

Install: brew install --cask emojipedia

About:
Emojipedia is a command-line dictionary tool that provides detailed information about emojis, including their names, meanings, and Unicode specifications. It allows developers and users to quickly look up emoji metadata directly from the terminal, streamlining workflows that involve emoji selection or documentation. This package serves as a fast, offline-accessible reference for understanding the context and usage of various emojis.

Key Features:

Fast command-line lookup for emoji names and meanings
Offline functionality for reliable access without internet
Structured output displaying Unicode and codepoint details
Lightweight design for minimal system overhead

Use Cases:

Developers referencing emoji details while coding or writing documentation
Users searching for emoji meanings without leaving the terminal
Scripting and automation tasks requiring emoji metadata

Alternatives:

emoji-cli – Similar CLI tool, but Emojipedia focuses on dictionary-style definitions and offline access
emojipedia.org – Web-based reference; Emojipedia provides terminal-native access for faster workflows

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	20190306	0	VERSION_BUMP	5880ce5d