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 →📧 Contact ⭐ View on GitHub 📚 Documentation