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emojipedia · v20190306
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Dictionary containing Emoji and their meanings
brew install --cask emojipedia 6
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Emojipedia is a macOS dictionary app that provides meanings and context for emojis, making it a quick reference tool for users who frequently use emojis in their communication. It integrates seamlessly with macOS and offers a simple, open-source solution for emoji lookup.
Emojipedia acts as a dictionary for emojis, providing their meanings and contextual usage information.
Maturity: The project appears functional but has not been actively maintained since 2021, with some open issues indicating room for improvement.
Community: Hacker News mentions suggest interest, particularly around its acquisition, but there is limited recent community discussion.
Pros
- + Quick and easy emoji reference tool
- + Integration with macOS dictionary services
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - Outdated emoji versions
- - Some functionality issues such as content not showing in popups
Community Mentions
hackernews
Aug 2021 Emojipedia acquired by Zedge
hackernews
Apr 2017 Emojipedia.org
hackernews
Sep 2014 Emojipedia
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