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Quick Lookup
Look up words quickly
by John Factotum
Official site: flathub.org
About Quick Lookup
Look up words quickly with Quick Lookup, a dictionary application powered by Wiktionary™.
Features include:
Lookup definitions for words or phrases
Choose language by entering language name or ISO-639-1 code
Open internal links within the app
Go back to previous page with the back button
Look up selected text from any app by setting a keyboard shortcut to launch this app with the “--selection” command line option
Wiktionary is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation. This program is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation.
How to install Quick Lookup
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.github.johnfactotum.QuickLookup
- Open Quick Lookup once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Quick Lookup free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Quick Lookup is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Quick Lookup from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.johnfactotum.QuickLookup. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Quick Lookup safe?
Quick Lookup downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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