01 / POPUP
Look it up. Read on
Select a word in a compatible app and choose Dicta from the system menu. A native popup brings its meaning into focus.
A little more room to read
Meet a word
Keep your place
An AI dictionary made for reading on Android
A little clarity. A lot more reading
ONE TAP TO CLARITY
Stay between the lines
A new word doesn’t need a new tab.
Tap a green word and find your reading rhythm.
The reading experienceTap a green word below
GEORGE ORWELL1949
Nineteen Eighty-Four1984
means the power of holding two in one's mind , and accepting both of them.
Preset demo entries · No API Key neededTap → Understand → Keep reading
JUST WHAT YOU NEED
Made for the way you read
From your first lookup to your next encounter.
Keep the useful. Leave the clutter.
02 / BYOK
Your AI, on your terms
Bring your own API endpoint, model and key. Connect the AI service you choose and make words your own.
03 / CLARITY
Meaning, with structure
Start with the built-in entry Profile. Adjust its Prompt, Schema and Template to shape what you see and how you see it.
04 / COLLECTION
Keep the words that stay
Revisit your history and save favorites to your vocabulary collection. Open saved entries again, locally.
05 / DISCOVERY
A new word, every day
Find a fresh word on your home screen. Want another? Keep exploring with your configured AI service.
06 / YOURS
Make it sound—and feel—right
Hear UK and US pronunciation with a supported Android TTS engine. Choose your theme and accent color.
THREE STEPS, THEN YOU’RE READING
Read the full guideMeet you on the next page
- 1
Download and install
Get the latest APK and install it. Android may ask you to allow app installation from this source.
- 2
Connect your AI
In Settings, enter your HTTPS API endpoint, model name and API Key. The default entry Profile is ready to use.
- 3
Look up your first word
Type a word on the home screen, or select one in a compatible app and choose Dicta from the system menu.
Requires Android 8.0 or later. Dicta is free and open source; third-party AI providers may charge for usage.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Simply answered
The essentials for getting started with Dicta.
Is Dicta free and open source?
Yes. The app is free, and its original code is open source under Apache-2.0. You can explore it on GitHub. Your AI provider may charge for API usage.
Why do I need my own API Key?
Dicta uses BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) to connect to your chosen AI provider. It includes no shared key or API credit. Your key authenticates requests with that provider.
How do I configure my endpoint, model and key?
Open Dicta Settings, choose a provider preset or enter the provider’s HTTPS API endpoint, select a model or enter its Model ID, then add your API Key. You can keep the default entry Profile to get started.
Which AI services and models are supported?
Dicta provides configuration for DeepSeek, OpenAI and compatible HTTPS Chat Completions services. Models must return JSON that passes the entry Profile’s Schema validation. Compatibility depends on the endpoint and model; DeepSeek has been tested.
Can I look up words offline?
Dicta has no offline dictionary. New lookups need an internet connection and your configured AI service. Previously saved history and vocabulary entries can be reopened locally without another AI call.
How are API Keys and lookup data handled?
Your API Key is encrypted using Android Keystore and stored on your device. New lookups send the word and entry Profile instructions to your configured provider; saved entries are stored locally. The provider’s policy governs its server-side data handling.
TAKE YOUR CURIOSITY TO THE NEXT PAGE
Read on. There’s more to discover
A little help with every new encounter.
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