BETA → VERSION 1.0 → LATER
Dependability before a longer feature list.
The public beta and first stable release are free and local-first. No account, mandatory template, AI analysis or productivity scoring is required. Dates follow readiness, not a promised deadline.
| Area | Public beta | Version 1.0 | Later possibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | Books, chapters, scenes, continuous manuscripts and editable titles. | Reliability and navigation improvements. | Additional publishing workflows. |
| Editor | Formatting, tables, comments, internal notes, find/replace and undo. | Browser and export consistency. | Advanced styles, custom dictionary and tracked changes. |
| Research and citations | Questions, sources, findings, scene links, coverage and local Chicago/MLA/APA citations. | Clearer research workflows and verified common citation/export cases. | Broader scholarly metadata and citation workflows. |
| Architecture and story bible | Optional templates, plots, beats, promises, characters, world records, facts and backlinks. | Clearer linking, coverage and resource placement. | Deeper arcs, relationships and impact analysis. |
| Timelines and continuity | Planning, visual and vertical timelines; named timelines, universes and rule-based warnings. Advanced calendars are experimental. | Reliable supported checks and explicit limits. | Calendar-aware age, travel, knowledge and fact checks throughout. |
| Revision | Revision passes, issues, Story Health and next useful tasks. | Usability and prioritization improvements from beta feedback. | Deeper revision workflows. |
| Saving and recovery | Automatic browser saves, two local recovery copies, complete archives and optional supported file autosave. | Verified failure handling, recovery and large-project performance. | Explore encrypted archives and installable offline startup. |
| Accounts and services | Free use without registration; live login and payments are disabled. No sync or collaboration. | Free, local-first; accounts and payments remain disabled. | Separate decisions for optional accounts, subscriptions, sync or collaboration. |
What must pass before version 1.0
- No known unresolved data-loss, serious security or core-workflow blockers.
- Backups restore prose, formatting, attachments, citations, links and revisions without replacing existing work.
- Core editing, saving, reopening and exports pass the supported browser/device matrix.
- Essential keyboard, screen-reader and small-screen workflows pass review; representative large manuscripts remain usable.
- Two consecutive weekly release candidates pass regression checks without a newly reported critical regression.
These are release gates, not claims that testing is complete. Beta feedback prioritizes data safety and security, blocked workflows, usability, then enhancements.
After the stable release
First deepen calendars, continuity, research and revision based on writer feedback. Optional accounts and subscriptions need a separate commercial design; they will not silently enroll beta users or remove access to backup/export of existing writing.
Encrypted archives, installable offline startup, EPUB, sync and collaboration are possibilities, not commitments. Cloud storage requires a separate privacy and product decision.
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