lexis/README.md

# LEΞΙΣ v1.0

This application is a part of the [glossa.info](https://glossa.info/) project.

This is a semi-automatic parser of Ancient Greek and Latin languages, based on [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/](http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/).

The application can be used to determine the root form of a word from its form, facilitating translation from ancient languages.

# License

[GNU General Public License v3.](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html)

# Usage

## Reference

The program parses word form and suggests possible properties to be chosen in a drop-down menu.

![](/web/assets/img/screenshot_1.png)

Click the word to open Perseus analysis page

All fields are editable.

![](web/assets/img/screenshot_2.png)

Adjust the table by choosing font size and disabling borders.

![](web/assets/img/screenshot_3.png)

The table settings are saved when the document is printed.

### Command line usage

![](web/assets/img/screenshot_6.png)

## Launch locally

### Download

Binary files are available for [Linux](dist/lexis.linux.bin) and [MacOS](dist/lexis.darwin.bin).

### Building from sources

    $ git clone https://code.envrm.info/src/lexis
    $ cd lexis

    #1
    $ make build

    #2
    $ go build lexis.go
  
### Launch

#### Command line arguments:

    $ lexis -h
    Usage:
      CLI: lexis <text>
      WEB: lexis --serve [--port]

      -port int
            Server port (default 9000)
      -serve
            Serve LEΞΙΣ

#### Web-service launch

    #1
    $ make serve
    Server is started at port 9000

    #2
    $ lexis --serve [--port]
    Server is started at port 9000

    $ xdg-open http://localhost:9000

# Development

Submit your suggestions, amendments and improvements at [https://code.envrm.info/src/lexis](https://code.envrm.info/src/lexis) or send them to the e-mail address specified at [glossa.info](https://glossa.info/).