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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.
Clarity for Every Chapter
Gain insights that editors provide at a fraction of the cost, powered by sophisticated AI that understands narrative structure.
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 technical 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"
Powerful 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.
Ch 3 - Maria finds the letter??? move to ch 5?
VILLAIN MOTIVATION NEEDS WORK!!
timeline broken in 1985 sequence - check dates
research 1920s slang: 'bee's knees' etc
DELETE scene 4.2 too slow!!! Pacing kills the vibe.
random idea at 3am: what if she's a ghost??
Fix plot hole in Act 2
WHAT IS THE THEME?
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.
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 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
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