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Quick Start

Here’s a five-minute guide to get you up and running with Inkweaver.

Install Inkweaver Studio​

Inkweaver Studio is available on Steam.

Download it, install it, and you’re ready to begin.

Create a Workspace​

A workspace is simply a folder that holds your visual novel project. You can organize it however you like, and you’re free to move files around using Inkweaver or your the file explorer in your OS.

To begin, go to File → Create Workspace…. This will allow you to create a folder that will be your workspace.

Inkweaver will generate a starter project with a few sample files—screenplays, images, and a small plugin—to help you explore how things fit together. You can delete any of them and start fresh whenever you want.

Preview Your Work​

To see your novel in action:

  • Build it with Run → Build…
  • Preview it in your browser with Run → Preview

Rebuild whenever you want to see updated changes.

Create a Production Build​

When you’re ready to publish:

Go to Run → Deploy…

Inkweaver will create a build folder containing your finished visual novel—packaged and ready for Steam, itch.io, or the open web.