One Server, Three Apps
The Open Web Publish ecosystem consists of three applications that communicate via a central sync server. But how does it actually work?
The Sync Server
The sync server is the connecting link. It receives data from the mobile app, stores it securely, and makes it available to the desktop app. You host it yourself – on your own web hosting or a VPS.
What gets synchronized?
Currently, notes are synchronized: you write a note in the BookNoteApp on your smartphone, and it automatically appears in the desktop app within your book project.
The Workflow in Practice
1. On the go: You have an idea for a scene and quickly type it into the BookNoteApp. 2. Automatically: The note is uploaded via the sync server. 3. At your desk: You open the desktop app and find the note alongside the corresponding book and chapter. 4. Writing: You use the note as a foundation and write the chapter in the desktop app. 5. Publishing: The finished chapter can be published via the web app.
Requirements
The sync server requires PHP 8+, a MySQL database, and a publicly accessible domain. Setup is completed in a few steps and is documented in our guides.
Outlook
In the future, we plan to expand the sync scope – including synchronization of book metadata, chapter structures, and publication status across all three applications.