Novelstar 1.0: A tiny html app to write novels :)

Source: Dev.to

Summary

As a first‑time novelist on Linux I was unhappy with the software that was available. I tried Manuskript, Ghostwriter, and NovelWriter, but none met my needs. With the help of Claude (Anthropic AI), I created a simple, lightweight app that offers the core functionality of Scrivener while remaining super lightweight. Feedback is welcome.

NovelStar 1.0

Professional Novel Writing Software for Writers Who Mean Business

Code generated by: Claude (Anthropic AI)
License: GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL‑3.0)

What is NovelStar?

NovelStar is a retro‑styled, Windows 95‑inspired desktop novel‑writing application built as a single portable HTML file. It provides:

• Professional manuscript formatting
• Scene and chapter organization
• Word‑count tracking
• Full‑manuscript PDF export

All of this runs entirely in your browser as a standalone .html file—no subscription, no cloud, no account required.