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gptauthor

GPTAuthor is an AI utility for writing long form

💎 Hidden gem★ 116 stars⑂ 13 forksMITupdated 2026-08
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// project facts

Project facts

gptauthor is an open-source writing project by dylanhogg (dylanhogg/gptauthor on GitHub). It has 116 GitHub stars and 13 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 15 August 2026.

GitHub stars
116
Forks
13
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
15 August 2026
Category
Writing
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Official site
GitHub
// how it works

How it works

  1. Get the code

    Clone dylanhogg/gptauthor and move into the project folder.

  2. Install dependencies

    Install the Python requirements with pip — a virtual environment keeps things clean.

  3. Connect your AI

    Point it at a local model or add an API key for a cloud provider.

  4. Draft with assistance

    Generate scenes, outlines, or edits while keeping your own voice in charge.

// features

Why people love it

Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven from the ground up.

Author

Focused on author as a core part of the project.

ChatGPT

Compatible with ChatGPT-style models.

Fiction

Focused on fiction as a core part of the project.

Fiction Book

Focused on fiction book as a core part of the project.

LLM

Uses large language models for its core features.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/dylanhogg/gptauthor.git
    cd gptauthor
  2. Step 2 — Install dependencies

    Set up what the project needs to run.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Start the app — the README has the exact command and flags.

    python main.py  # entrypoint varies — check the README
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

MIT licensed — free for personal and commercial use.

Do I need to pay for an AI model?

The app itself is free; cloud models need your own API key and are billed by the provider. Local models cost nothing to run.

How hard is it to install?

Clone the repo and pip-install the requirements — the README covers the exact steps.

Where do I get help?

The GitHub repo's issues and discussions are the main support channel.

Is the project still maintained?

Last pushed 2026-08-15 with 13 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

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// alternatives

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Get gptauthor

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.