Arabi Maak — Gulf Arabic Dictionary
RemoteAbout Arabi Maak — Gulf Arabic Dictionary
Arabi Maak is an MCP server that provides Gulf Arabic vocabulary and phrase guidance for AI assistants and language learners. Its entries include pronunciation, examples, and cultural context for words used across Gulf countries.
Key features
- 01Look up words by meaning, transliteration, or Arabic script
- 02Find phrases for a situation
- 03Browse vocabulary by category
- 04Get a random word with details
- 05Pronunciation, examples, and cultural context
Use cases
- 01Learning Gulf Arabic vocabulary and pronunciation
- 02Finding an appropriate phrase for a situation
- 03Understanding cultural usage in example sentences
MCP support
The server exposes four language lookup tools to MCP clients: word lookup, situation-based phrases, category browsing, and a random word. It is available at `https://arabimaak.com/.well-known/mcp.json`.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://arabimaak.com/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http arabimaak https://arabimaak.com/mcp{"mcpServers":{"arabimaak":{"type":"http","url":"https://arabimaak.com/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"arabimaak":{"type":"http","url":"https://arabimaak.com/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"arabimaak":{"type":"http","url":"https://arabimaak.com/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"arabimaak":{"serverUrl":"https://arabimaak.com/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project README🌙 Arabi Maak — Gulf Arabic MCP Server
Learn Gulf Arabic through AI. This MCP server lets AI assistants look up Gulf Arabic words, phrases, and cultural context.
🌐 Website: arabimaak.com 📖 Phrasebook: dalilaksa.gumroad.com 📺 YouTube: Arabi Maak
What is this?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Gulf Arabic language data to AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and others. When connected, AI can look up Arabic words, find phrases for specific situations, and give culturally accurate responses.
Available Tools
1. lookup_arabic_word
Look up a Gulf Arabic word by English meaning, transliteration, or Arabic script.
{"query": "hello"}
→ مرحبا (Marhaba) — Hello / Welcome + pronunciation, example sentence, cultural context
2. get_arabic_phrase
Find the right Arabic phrase for a situation.
{"situation": "greeting"}
→ مرحبا, حياك — with usage context and cultural tips
3. get_category
Browse all words in a category (Greeting, Shopping, Gulf Slang, Expression, Essential, etc.)
{"category": "Gulf Slang"}
→ زين, وايد, خوش, الحين, توني...
4. random_arabic_word
Get a random Arabic word of the day with full details.
MCP Configuration
Add to your MCP client config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"arabimaak": {
"url": "https://arabimaak.com/.well-known/mcp.json"
}
}
}
API Endpoints
| Endpoint | Method | Description |
|---|---|---|
/.well-known/mcp.json | GET | MCP discovery |
/mcp/tools/lookup_arabic_word | POST | Look up a word |
/mcp/tools/get_arabic_phrase | POST | Find a phrase |
/mcp/tools/get_category | POST | Browse by category |
/mcp/tools/random_arabic_word | POST | Random word |
/mcp/health | GET | Health check |
/api/words | GET | All words (REST) |
/api/words/:query | GET | Single word (REST) |
Coverage
Currently includes 30 essential Gulf Arabic words across 12 categories:
- Greetings & Farewells
- Essential Expressions (Yalla, Inshallah, Mashallah, Wallah)
- Gulf Slang (Zein, Wayed, Khosh, Al-heen)
- Shopping & Numbers
- Endearments
- Questions
- And more...
Each word includes:
- Arabic script
- Transliteration
- Pronunciation guide
- English meaning
- Example sentence (Arabic + English)
- Cultural context and usage tips
Self-Hosting
git clone https://github.com/deepdiver4ai/arabimaak-mcp.git
cd arabimaak-mcp
npm install
node server.js
# Server runs on port 3003
About عربي معاك
Arabi Maak (عربي معاك) means "Arabic with you." We teach Gulf Arabic — the dialect spoken across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — one word at a time.
- 🌐 arabimaak.com — Free word pages with pronunciation & examples
- 📺 YouTube — Daily Arabic word videos
- 📖 Gumroad — Phrasebook, flashcards, travelers guide
- 🐦 Twitter/X — Daily Arabic content
License
MIT
Comments
New to MCP?
From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.