Download

BeNovel Beta is available now

v1.0.0 Beta is now available to download. This is an early Beta, so back up your work before using it on important manuscripts.

Preview

The writing workspace you'll see after installing

BeNovel centers on a local work, keeping the draft, characters, worldbuilding, comments, optional suggestions, and export in one desktop workflow.

BeNovel English writing workspace preview
Plate · The English manuscript and character workspace.

Install

How to install

  1. Use the download button to open GitHub Releases and choose the installer for your OS.
  2. Run the installer for your OS, or unzip and launch BeNovel.
  3. Before using it on important work, create a test folder.
  4. For important manuscripts, back up the original files first.
  5. If something breaks, submit the version, OS, and repro steps via the feedback page.

Known issues

Known issues

Still in development

Some settings, export, and auto-update flows are still being adjusted.

AI setup varies

AI features may need extra API setup and depend on network and service status.

Keep backups

The Beta may still have save issues, so always keep an independent backup of important work.

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