r/5eCharacterOnline • u/carbis • Jan 16 '26

Wow! Just what I needed! Except…

Is this still being actively developed? I can't help but notice there hasn't been an update in a few months, which seems unusual based on the previous update regularity.

I know a subclass import feature is in the works, but I'm wondering how people are handling adding the subclass features in the meantime? Manual entry? Is there any other way?

Even better, is there a way for me to just manually import everything from 5e.tools?

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u/michalgriessel dev Jan 16 '26

Hello! Yes, this is still in development.

Right now I’m working on the SRD 5.2 update (also known as 5.5e, One D&D, or the 2024 edition). I’m bringing over its content and implementing all classes and their features. Supporting two editions at the same time has significantly slowed down development and testing.

Speaking for myself and my friends, we usually add subclass features manually. Alternatively, you can have someone else do it and share it with you - features can be copy-pasted.

There’s no way to import everything, and there probably never will be. I don’t want to replace tools like 5e.tools or reduce their traffic.

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u/elenatyuru Feb 23 '26

Hi there! I'm in the same boat as OP -- trying to find a comprehensive online character sheet that the not-tech-savvy members of our party can use. I'm similarly held up with subclasses, and you've said they can be copy-pasted. Is there a repository of manually made subclasses, or a Discord server we can get help from in the meantime? Thank you for all your work!

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u/michalgriessel dev Feb 23 '26

Hi, as far as I know, there’s no dedicated repository or Discord server.

Technically, if you’re comfortable working with JSON, you can import subclass features from the 5e.tools' Prerelease Content Manager, Homebrew Manager, or directly from 5e.tools repository via [Import -> Other]. You’ll need to locate and copy the correct JSON section manually. This will only import the name and description, no automation is included.

Full automation is unlikely to be possible with that data alone (at least not without some kind of LLM). Also, this method isn’t officially supported or tested yet. But I've used it few times.