KIT Scenarist

Open-source screenplay editor with research and statistics

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Last commit3 years ago1 Aug 2023 · Archived

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KIT Scenarist is a free screenplay editor for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. It supports industry formats, research panels, statistics and collaborative features via its server.

Archived in 2023; the authors moved development to Story Architect (Starc).

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Status	Open source
Licence	GPL-3.0
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Category	Screenwriting
Website	kitscenarist.ru
Source	GitHub

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