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Local-firstFor macOS, Windows & Linux
Everything your novel needs.None of it on someone else's computer.
The manuscript, the cast, the timeline, the maps — one desktop app where they're all connected. Even the AI runs on your machine, so nothing you write is ever uploaded to be stored, synced, or trained on.
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What is Scriptorium?
A desk for the whole book, not just the words
A word processor holds your draft. Scriptorium holds the draft and everything around it — the cast, the places, the chronology, the research, the map you keep redrawing. They stop being seven files in a folder and start being one connected thing.
It's a native desktop app. It runs offline. Your work stays on your own machine — and so does every model that touches it.
It all lives on your disk
The database, your images, and even the AI models sit in a folder on your machine. Nothing syncs unless you ask it to, and the whole app works on a plane.
One workspace, not seven tabs
Manuscript, character bible, timeline, mindmap, maps, and boards read from the same data. Mention a character in chapter nine and their page already knows.
$60, once
No subscription, no tiers, nothing held back for a higher plan. Every feature below is in the one purchase, updates included.
Write
A manuscript with real structure
Organize work in acts, chapters, scenes, and sub-scenes. Nest, reorder, and collapse the hierarchy however you think — the editor keeps up with a book-length draft.
- Rich text built for long-form: footnotes, comments, and drop caps
- Split screen — research or a second chapter beside your draft
- Live word counts per scene, chapter, and manuscript
Polish
AI that never leaves your machine
Rewrite a paragraph, hear a scene read back, or dictate a draft — with language, speech, and voice models installed locally. Nothing is sent to a cloud provider, and it's all optional.
- Local LLM rewrites, with your prose as the only context
- Dictation and read-aloud from on-device speech models
- No API keys, no per-token billing, no account required
Build
Write your story bible once, reuse it everywhere
Characters, locations, objects, and factions as first-class entities with typed properties and relationships. Link them from your prose and they stay in sync wherever they appear.
- Custom property templates per entity type
- Named relationships between any two entities
- Mentions in the manuscript link straight back to the wiki
Connect
See how everything relates
Drag to connect nodes on an infinite canvas and the shape of the story shows up — who knows whom, which thread feeds which, where the plot actually turns.
- Infinite pan-and-zoom canvas
- Nodes link to real entities, not loose labels
- Drag-to-connect with labelled edges
Chronicle
Timelines on a calendar you invent
Place events on a zoomable temporal axis, and define the calendar they sit on — arbitrary months, weekdays, and eras, for worlds that don't run on Gregorian time.
- Custom calendars: any month lengths, weekdays, and eras
- Zoom from centuries down to a single day
- Events tie back to the scenes and characters involved
Organize
Boards and tables for the whole cast
The same entities, seen as a spreadsheet or a Kanban board. Sort, filter, and edit inline — whichever view matches how you're thinking that day.
- Sortable columns with inline editing
- Drag cards between columns to move work along
- Every view reads the same underlying data
Chart
Put your world on a map
Import any image as a map, drop interactive pins, and link each one to an entity or a note. Your geography becomes part of the workspace rather than a file in a folder.
- Any image works — hand-drawn, rendered, or scanned
- Pins link to entities, scenes, or notes
- Pan and zoom without losing your place
Also included
Export & Import
Publish-ready PDF with drop caps and custom typography, plus DOCX and Markdown out. Import both, too.
Progress Tracker
Daily and total word targets per manuscript. Track sessions, view history, and stay accountable.
Pomodoro
A built-in focus timer with work and break cycles, right inside your writing workspace.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which platforms does it run on?
Scriptorium runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux. One purchase covers all three platforms.
Does my data ever leave my computer?
We never store your manuscripts, notes, or AI conversations. The only information we keep is what's required to operate your account (such as your email/login credentials) and messages you choose to send through the feedback feature. This account data is stored in Europe and protected under GDPR.
Stance on AI
Scriptorium is built around local AI. We don't send your prompts or writing to cloud AI providers. Instead, you can install language models (LLMs), speech-to-text, and text-to-speech models that run directly on your computer. Our goal is to make private, local AI accessible with a one-time purchase—not an ongoing subscription.
I don't want to use AI. Are AI plugins optional?
Absolutely. AI features are completely optional. You can use Scriptorium as a traditional writing application without downloading or using any AI models.
Do I need an internet connection?
Only to sign in, download updates, and install optional AI models. Once everything is installed, you can use Scriptorium entirely offline.
How much does it cost?
Scriptorium is $60 as a one-time purchase — lifetime access, free updates, no subscription, and no feature gates.
Can I import and export my work?
Import DOCX and Markdown files. Export to PDF, DOCX, and Markdown whenever you want. Your work is never locked into Scriptorium.