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ChapterWise is the IDE for Writers. Debug your plot, version-control your drafts, and compile your book like code. The only writing platform with built-in AI analysis, Git integration, and VS Code support.
Structural Intelligence for Human Stories
Your Voice, Your Vision
Take the slavery out of writing and use AI to identify patterns, structure your notes, and help give you tools to understand the multidimension layers of your written work.
Version Control Built-In
Treat your story like a software project. Track every revision, branch alternative plotlines, and diff changes to see exactly how your story evolves.
Open Source Standard
The Codex format is an open source standard. Build your own tools, integrate into your existing workflow, or implement the format directly into your own vibe-coded applications.
Dump Your Chaos,
Get Structure
Got years of notes, drafts, and ideas scattered everywhere? ChapterWise ingests your unstructured creative chaos and transforms it into beautifully organized, interconnected knowledge.
Bulk Import
Drop in docs, PDFs, notes—we'll sort it out
Auto-Organize
AI maps relationships and hierarchies
Easy Sharing
Share projects or publish publicly
Version Control
Plain text = perfect git compatibility
100% Portable, Zero Lock-in
Open-source Codex format. Your data stays yours forever.
Filesystem is the Source of Truth
No vendor lock-in. No proprietary formats. Your entire story lives in markdown files and folders on your computer—portable, future-proof, and completely under your control.
Scrivener Import
Convert .scriv projects locally
You Own Your Data
Everything lives in plain markdown files in folders on your computer. No databases, no cloud storage required. Your manuscript is yours forever—use any editor, any tool, anywhere.
Universal Format
Markdown is the lingua franca of text. Works with Git, VS Code, Obsidian, Notion, or any text editor. Future-proof and platform-independent.
Import from Scrivener
Got years of work in Scrivener? Import entire .scriv projects right from your local computer—no upload, no server. ChapterWise converts and organizes everything into beautiful, portable markdown.
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
author: "Anson Phong"
id: "aya-character"
type: character
key: aya
name: "Aya"
summary: |
A psychic priestess cursed to hear only
truth in a world of lies. Pilots impossible
craft through shamanic song.
tags:
- Metatron
- priestess
- time-slipper
attributes:
- key: house
value: House Thoth
- key: role
value: Anchor of Light
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
author: "Anson Phong"
id: "time-crystal"
type: artifact
name: "Time Crystal"
summary: |
A forbidden device that enables
bidirectional temporal communication.
attributes:
- key: status
value: Forbidden Technology
- key: origin
value: House Enki
tags:
- time-crystal
- temporal-tech
- cosmic-law-violation
On branch feature/chapter-3-rewrite
Changes not staged for commit:
modified: chapter-03.codex.yaml
modified: characters.codex.yaml
$ git diff chapter-03.codex.yaml
- She walked away slowly.
+ She ran, never looking back.
$ git commit -m "Strengthen emotional beat in ch3"
[feature/chapter-3-rewrite a1b2c3d] Strengthen emotional beat in ch3
2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
$ git push origin feature/chapter-3-rewrite
Enumerating objects: 7, done.
Counting objects: 100% (7/7), done.
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
id: "kundalini"
type: concept
name: "Kundalini"
summary: |
The divine serpent power coiled at the
base of spine, waiting to awaken and
unite with pure consciousness.
children:
- type: module
name: "The Seven Chakras"
- type: module
name: "Awakening Process"
- type: module
name: "Siddhis - Powers"
tags:
- kundalini
- shakti
- vedic-teachings
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
author: "Anson Phong"
id: "aya-character"
type: character
key: aya
name: "Aya"
summary: |
A psychic priestess cursed to hear only
truth in a world of lies. Pilots impossible
craft through shamanic song.
tags:
- Metatron
- priestess
- time-slipper
attributes:
- key: house
value: House Thoth
- key: role
value: Anchor of Light
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
author: "Anson Phong"
id: "time-crystal"
type: artifact
name: "Time Crystal"
summary: |
A forbidden device that enables
bidirectional temporal communication.
attributes:
- key: status
value: Forbidden Technology
- key: origin
value: House Enki
tags:
- time-crystal
- temporal-tech
- cosmic-law-violation
On branch feature/chapter-3-rewrite
Changes not staged for commit:
modified: chapter-03.codex.yaml
modified: characters.codex.yaml
$ git diff chapter-03.codex.yaml
- She walked away slowly.
+ She ran, never looking back.
$ git commit -m "Strengthen emotional beat in ch3"
[feature/chapter-3-rewrite a1b2c3d] Strengthen emotional beat in ch3
2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
$ git push origin feature/chapter-3-rewrite
Enumerating objects: 7, done.
Counting objects: 100% (7/7), done.
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
id: "kundalini"
type: concept
name: "Kundalini"
summary: |
The divine serpent power coiled at the
base of spine, waiting to awaken and
unite with pure consciousness.
children:
- type: module
name: "The Seven Chakras"
- type: module
name: "Awakening Process"
- type: module
name: "Siddhis - Powers"
tags:
- kundalini
- shakti
- vedic-teachings
GitHub for Writers
A powerful suite of tools designed for creative writing.
Git-Native Workflow
Every chapter is a file. Every draft is a commit. Use branches for alternative endings, pull requests for team editing, and diffs to track evolution.
VS Code & Cursor
Write in the world's most popular IDEs. Our extension brings syntax highlighting for narrative structures and inline analysis right to your editor.
The Codex Format
Your story as structured data. A human-readable, AI-editable YAML format that treats narrative elements as objects with properties and relationships.
name: "Hero"
The VS Code Extension for Writers
ChapterWise Codex is a free, open-source extension that brings powerful manuscript management tools directly into your favorite editor. Validate, organize, and transform your codex files with ease.
Schema Validation
Real-time validation ensures your codex files are always properly formatted.
Explode Codex
Break large codex files into smaller, manageable pieces with one click.
Implode Codex
Combine scattered codex files back into a single, unified document.
Structure View
Navigate your story's hierarchy with an intuitive tree explorer.
# Valid Codex File ✓
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
author: "Jane Writer"
id: "my-epic-novel"
type: manuscript
name: "The Hero's Journey"
children:
- include: ./characters/hero.codex.yaml
- include: ./chapters/chapter-01.codex.yamlClarity for Every Chapter
Gain insights that editors provide at a fraction of the cost, powered by AI that understands narrative structure.
Analysis Modules
Each credit unlocks one module analysis for one chapter. Mix and match modules to create your perfect analysis.
For Every Type of Writer
Whether you're writing your first draft or polishing a masterpiece, ChapterWise adapts to your needs.
Your Story as Structured Data
The Codex format is a perfectly recursive specification designed for complex storytelling projects. It allows you to treat characters, plots, and chapters as modular, reusable objects.
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Human Readable
Write in clean YAML/Markdown that makes sense to you and your tools.
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AI Parseable
Structured metadata allows our AI to perform deep, context-aware analysis.
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No Lock-In
Your work is stored in plain text files. You own your data, forever.
metadata:
formatVersion: "1.1"
author: "You"
id: "char-livia-uuid"
type: character
name: "Livia Mercuria"
summary: "Roman noblewoman turned rebel leader"
attributes:
- key: house
value: "Mercuria"
- key: strength
value: 18
body: |
Born into privilege in 75 BCE, Livia discovered
her past-life memories at age sixteen...Convert Documents to Markdown
ChapterWise uses AI to break down your already existing manuscript in a variety of formats and compile it into structured Codex and Markdown format.
Universal Import
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PDF Documents
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Word & Scrivener
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Final Draft (.fdx)
Our intelligent parser identifies chapters, scenes, and metadata, preserving your structure while liberating your content.
Codex Format
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Structured Data
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Markdown Ready
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Vendor Neutral
ChapterWise Ecosystem
ChapterWise works seamlessly with Codex and Analysis, sharing your account and providing a complete writing workflow from analysis to organization.
Open File Format
Open source standard format, human readable, own your data.
Git Integration
Auto sync ChapterWise with your git repository to make sharing drafts easy and beautiful.
Analysis
Analysis modules that help you refine your work with deep narrative insights.
Open Source File Format
No vendor lock-in. Your work is yours. Import and export freely between ChapterWise and other popular writing tools.
Import & Export
Seamlessly import from and export to Scrivener and Ulysses. Move your projects freely without losing any work.
Open Source Standard
ChapterWise Codex is an open source, human-readable file format. Edit with any text editor, version control with Git, and future-proof your manuscripts.
Own Your Data: Because ChapterWise uses an open standard format, you can always access and edit your work—even without ChapterWise. No proprietary formats, no lock-in, no worries.
Your Novel's Story Bible,
Generated Automatically
Don't waste time manually updating your wiki. ChapterWise reads your manuscript and builds a comprehensive, interlinked story bible for you.
Auto-Extraction
Our AI scans your chapters to identify characters, locations, and lore, automatically creating detailed entries in your Codex.
Custom Domain
Host your story bible on your own domain (e.g., bible.11lives.com). Perfect for building lore for your readers.
Beautifully Shareable
Present your world in a stunning, reader-friendly interface. Toggle spoiler settings to keep secrets safe from your audience.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay only for what you use.
Free & Open Source
The ChapterWise VS Code Extension and Codex File Format are completely free and open source. Use them with Cursor, VS Code, or any text editor—no account required, no limits.
💳 Credits are only needed if you choose to use our optional AI analysis modules. All core features—tree navigation, distraction-free writing, format validation, and conversion tools—work perfectly without any payment.
Free Hosting
Host your projects for free up to 1GB. We don't charge for storage or version control.
Credits Never Expire
Only pay when you run AI analysis. Credits never expire, so you can use them at your own pace.
Bring Your Own Key
Pro users can connect their own OpenAI or Claude API keys for cost-price analysis.
Free Tier
Free Credits/Month
- 100 credits per month
- Tops up to 100 each month
- No credit card required
Starter Pack
1000 Credits
- 1 credit = 1 chapter analysis
- Analyze multiple full novels
- Credits never expire
Stim Pack
2500 Credits
- Best value per credit
- Analyze multiple manuscripts
- Perfect for professional writers
Secure payment processing • No recurring charges
Ready to Transform Your Writing? Ready to Transform Your Writing_
Be a pioneer in the future of storytelling and elevate your craft
Start with 100 free credits. No credit card required. > start --credits=100 --free --no-card-required