Auto-Glossary

Making Technical Content Accessible to Everyone

Auto-Glossary automatically highlights specialized terms in your content and provides instant definitions from Wikipedia. No more confusing jargon stopping readers in their tracks.

How it works (Example from Mycology):

"The basidiospores are produced by the basidium on the hymenium surface of the pileus."

→ Hover over underlined terms for definitions, click for details

⚡ Instant Setup

Add one helper to your templates. That's it.

🎯 Smart Matching

Handles plurals, variations, and edge cases automatically.

📱 Responsive

Beautiful tooltips and modals on all devices.

♿ Accessible

Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support.

⚖️ Open Source

MIT licensed, built with Rails, Stimulus, and Wikipedia's API.

🚀 Fast

Aggressive caching, zero slowdown for readers.

Perfect For:

  • Educational websites (mycology, botany, medicine)
  • Scientific documentation and research portals
  • Technical blogs and knowledge bases
  • Online textbooks and learning platforms
  • Museum and natural history websites
  • Field guide applications

Open Source & Ready to Use

Core functionality is working! Integrate into your Rails project or contribute to future development.

🔬 Try Interactive Demo →
⭐ View on GitHub 📚 Documentation