WaveMaker

Browser-based novel planner and writer with cards and manuscript view

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Last commit7 months ago23 Feb 2026

LicenceGPL-3.0Per the project

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WaveMaker is a free browser-based writing studio with planning cards, manuscript view and offline support via progressive web app. Source is on GitHub under the GPL.

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Status	Open source
Licence	GPL-3.0
Platforms	Web
Category	Novel & long-form writing
Website	wavemaker.co.uk
Source	GitHub

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