meikipop

What it does

OCR-based lookup that works wherever text is visible — game dialogue you cannot select, scanned manga, hard-coded video subtitles — rather than only inside a browser. Hover, press a hotkey, and the entry appears; the dictionary is pre-processed for instant lookups and the OCR backend is pluggable so you can trade accuracy for speed. Scan the whole screen or restrict it to a region such as a game window. Windows and Linux/X11 are the primary targets, macOS is community-supported. GPL-3.0.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

meikipop FAQ

Is meikipop free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use meikipop?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does meikipop work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Does meikipop support Japanese?

Yes, Japanese is supported.

Can I use meikipop commercially?

The licence is GPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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