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NovelClaw

Collaborative AI framework for coherent long-form stories and chapter plans.

💎 Hidden gem★ 378 stars⑂ 56 forksMITupdated 2026-05
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// project facts

Project facts

NovelClaw is an open-source writing project by iLearn-Lab (iLearn-Lab/NovelClaw on GitHub). It has 378 GitHub stars and 56 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 31 May 2026.

GitHub stars
378
Forks
56
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
31 May 2026
Category
Writing
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Set up your project

    Create a workspace for the novel, article, or draft you want to write.

  2. Connect your AI

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

  3. Draft with assistance

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

  4. Revise and export

    Polish the output and export clean text ready for publishing.

// features

Why people love it

Long-form memory

Tracks characters, plot, and facts across chapters and drafts.

Style control

Tunes tone and voice so the output sounds like you, not a robot.

Multi-model support

Works with local models or your own API keys for cloud LLMs.

Structured drafting

Outlines, scenes, and chapters stay organized as you write.

Privacy-first

Local options keep unpublished manuscripts on your own machine.

Export anywhere

Get clean text out for publishing, printing, or sharing.

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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/iLearn-Lab/NovelClaw.git
    cd NovelClaw
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project’s launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Will it write in my voice?

Most tools let you tune style and review every line — the AI drafts, you decide what stays.

What license is it under?

MIT licensed — you can use it commercially with attribution.

Do I need to pay for an AI model?

Many tools support local models for free; cloud models need your own API key and are billed by the provider.

Does my writing stay private?

Local-first tools never upload your drafts. With cloud models, your text goes to the provider — check their data policy.

How active is development?

Last pushed 2026-05-31 with 56 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

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Get NovelClaw

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