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writer · v2.1.1 • deprecated
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Screenwriting app based on the fountain language
brew install --cask writer -
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Writer is a screenwriting app that leverages the Fountain language, offering AI-powered tools for scriptwriting. It's ideal for writers seeking a structured approach to screenplay creation.
Writer is a screenwriting tool that uses the Fountain markup language to help users create and format screenplays.
Maturity: The project has moderate activity with the last commit in February 2025 and some open issues, indicating ongoing development.
Community: No direct community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit related to the Writer app.
Pros
- + Supports Fountain language for screenplay formatting
- + AI-powered features enhance writing productivity
- + Open-source with a MIT license
- + Cross-platform availability
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open GitHub issues remain unresolved
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