Kindling is a desktop writing app for fiction writers who outline before they draft. Import your outline from Plottr, yWriter, Obsidian Longform, or Markdown. Each scene beat becomes an expandable writing prompt with character and location references surfacing automatically. Export to DOCX, Markdown, or Obsidian Longform. Built with Rust and Tauri for fast, lightweight performance. All data stays local as SQLite files — no cloud, no accounts, no data collection. Works offline. MIT licensed. Key features: outline-aware drafting, context panel, multi-format import/export, sub-second launch, session persistence, distraction-free interface. Currently in open beta.

Features

  • Outline-aware drafting with scene beats as expandable writing prompts
  • Import from Plottr, yWriter, Obsidian Longform; export to DOCX/Markdown
  • Local-first, offline, private — no cloud, no accounts, no data collection

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License

MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Svelte

Programming Language

JavaScript, Rust, TypeScript

Database Environment

SQLite

Related Categories

JavaScript Word Processors, Rust Word Processors, TypeScript Word Processors

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2026-02-27