FAQ

Open Web Publish (OWP) is an open-source ecosystem for authors that combines a desktop app for writing, a mobile app for notes on the go, a sync server for synchronization, and a web app for publishing stories.

Yes, all components of Open Web Publish are free and available under an open-source license. You can view the source code, customize it, and self-host it.

Start by downloading the desktop app and creating your first book project. Optionally, you can set up the sync server to synchronize your notes between devices and use the web app to publish your stories online.

The desktop app runs on Windows 10 or higher, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher, and common Linux distributions. At least 4 GB of RAM and 200 MB of free disk space are recommended.

The desktop app offers a distraction-free focus mode, chapter and scene management, export to various formats (EPUB, PDF, HTML), character count, notes integration, and synchronization with the mobile app via the sync server.

The BuchNotizApp is currently available for Android. An iOS version is in planning. You can download the app from the download page.

First set up the sync server and enter the server address in both apps. After that, your notes will be automatically synchronized between the mobile app and the desktop app.

Install the web app on your web server, log in, and create a new project. You can edit your chapters directly in the browser or export them from the desktop app and import them into the web app.

The web app requires a web server with PHP 8.0 or higher and a MySQL or MariaDB database. A simple shared hosting package is usually sufficient.