Connects Claude to the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary API through the Pipeworx gateway. The source doesn't list specific tools, but given it's wrapping the dictionary API, you'd expect word definitions, pronunciations, etymology, and usage examples. Part of Pipeworx's larger gateway offering 764+ data sources, so you can add just this dictionary endpoint or connect to the full suite. Includes an ask_pipeworx natural language interface that routes your questions to the right tool instead of calling APIs directly. Useful when you need authoritative dictionary data in your workflows without managing API keys or rate limits yourself.
Merriam-Webster MCP — wraps the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary and
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 764+ live data sources.
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Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"merriam-webster": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/merriam-webster/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 764+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Merriam Webster data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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