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Novlr's solo core is compact: build a local-first novel writing app with fast capture, full-text search, backlinks, tags, and Markdown export. A competent builder can reach a useful personal version in one sitting, while the paid product mainly wins on polish, sync, importers.

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The Build Prompt

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Build a comprehensive, local-first novel writing platform designed specifically for authors, inspired by Novlr. 
The application should use Next.js, React, TailwindCSS, and a robust local storage solution like IndexedDB or SQLite (via Tauri if packaging for desktop). 
The focus should be on a minimalist, distraction-free environment that encourages consistent writing habits.

Core Requirements and Features:
1. Distraction-Free Writing Environment:
- Implement a sleek, minimalist text editor with a "Focus Mode" that fades out all UI elements, toolbars, and sidebars when the user starts typing, leaving only the text.
- Support both a crisp Light Mode and a soothing Dark Mode.
- Provide options to adjust typography (e.g., serif vs sans-serif fonts optimized for long-form reading) and line spacing for optimal readability.

2. Organization and Chapter Management:
- Implement a hierarchical sidebar to manage the novel's structure.
- Users must be able to break down their manuscript into Books, Parts, Chapters, and Scenes.
- Include drag-and-drop functionality in the sidebar to easily reorder chapters and scenes.
- Ensure the editor remains fast and snappy even with very large documents by lazily loading chapter contents.

3. Goal Setting and Analytics Dashboard:
- Build a dedicated dashboard to track writing progress and habits.
- Users should be able to set daily or project-level word count goals (e.g., "50,000 words for NaNoWriMo" or "500 words per day").
- Display visual progress bars, current writing streaks (consecutive days with activity), and historical charts showing words written over time.

4. Writing and Editing Tools:
- Include a robust rich-text editor that supports Markdown shortcuts.
- Add an integrated dictionary and thesaurus lookup on word highlight.
- Implement a basic spell check and style suggestion overlay.

5. Export and Backup:
- Provide robust export options allowing the user to compile their entire manuscript into a single standard Markdown (.md) file, a formatted PDF, or a raw text file.
- Ensure local autosave happens on every keystroke with a visual indicator.

Technical constraints:
- Ensure the UI feels premium, using modern design principles, subtle micro-animations, and a highly responsive layout.
- The app must be fully functional offline, storing all data securely in the user's browser or local file system.
- Include empty states with encouraging copy to guide new authors on how to start their first novel.
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What you lose

  • Hosted infrastructure and managed operations from Novlr
  • The original service's mature integrations and ecosystem
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