Documentation

Word Orb provides complete word intelligence for AI agents via REST API and MCP (Model Context Protocol).

Quick Start

REST API

curl https://api.wordorb.ai/word/serendipity

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client (Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "word-orb": {
      "url": "https://mcp.wordorb.ai/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

REST API Reference

Base URL: https://api.wordorb.ai

GET /word/:word

Full word enrichment — definition, IPA, etymology, Kelly’s insight, translations, tones, connections.

GET /word/:word/ethics

Ethical language guidance — gender context, inclusive alternatives, agent communication tips.

GET /agent/speak?intent=:intent&audience=:audience

Agent communication guidance. Audience: one_person, few_people, many_people.

GET /stats

Vocabulary count, lesson count, and top looked-up words.

MCP Tools

The MCP endpoint at https://mcp.wordorb.ai/mcp exposes 8 tools via JSON-RPC 2.0:

ToolDescription
word_enrichComplete pedagogical word object
word_translateTranslations in up to 8 languages
word_connectionsSemantic knowledge graph traversal
word_searchSearch by prefix, POS, or keyword
word_batchBatch enrichment (up to 20 words)
lesson_of_dayDaily lesson segments (365 days × 11 langs × 3 ages)
word_ethicsEthical language guidance
agent_speakAgent communication phrasing

MCP Example Request

POST https://mcp.wordorb.ai/mcp
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "word_enrich",
    "arguments": { "word": "serendipity" }
  }
}

Rate Limits

TierDaily LimitPrice
Free50 calls$0/mo
Starter5,000 calls$49/mo
Growth50,000 calls$149/mo
EnterpriseUnlimited$499/mo

Domains

DomainPurpose
wordorb.aiLanding page & product info
api.wordorb.aiREST API (clean URLs without /api prefix)
mcp.wordorb.aiMCP endpoint (JSON-RPC 2.0)
docs.wordorb.aiThis documentation
voices.wordorb.aiVoice agent previews

Legacy endpoint mcp.thedailylesson.com remains fully operational.