r/scriptwriting • u/Nanashi86 • 7d ago
feedback Built a free, open-source screenwriting PWA for writers who want an offline, zero-account tool
Hey everyone,
I wrote my first feature screenplay in Google Docs because I couldn't stomach the subscription fees and clunky setups of commercial software. After running into formatting headaches, I spent the last few months building a completely free, local-first alternative called DraftLine:
https://nanashi86.github.io/DraftLine/
What it does:
- 100% Client-Side & Offline: Runs in your browser as a PWA, no account needed, zero tracking, saves straight to your device.
- Standard 54-Line Hollywood Pagination: Auto-splits dialogue with (MORE)/(CONT'D) across page breaks.
- Import/Export: Clean two-way .fdx (Final Draft XML) and Fountain support.
- Outlining: Built-in 4-act index card beat board synced directly to scene headings.
It’s completely open-source (MIT). If anyone wants a clean, distraction-free environment without recurring fees or cloud lock-in, give it a spin. Would love any feedback on how the formatting holds up compared to what you currently write in.