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compass
compass is an open-source writing project by AgriciDaniel (AgriciDaniel/compass on GitHub). It has 891 GitHub stars and 112 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 13 September 2026.
Run your whole life from Obsidian — planning, habits, writing, and an AI aide.
💎 Hidden gem★ 891 stars⑂ 112 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- AgriciDaniel/compass
- GitHub stars
- 891
- Forks
- 112
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 13 September 2026
- Category
- Writing
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Set up your project
Create a workspace for the novel, article, or draft you want to write.
- Connect your AI
Point it at a local model or add an API key for a cloud provider.
- Draft with assistance
Generate scenes, outlines, or edits while keeping your own voice in charge.
- Revise and export
Polish the output and export clean text ready for publishing.
// features
Why people love it
Long-form memory
Tracks characters, plot, and facts across chapters and drafts.
Style control
Tunes tone and voice so the output sounds like you, not a robot.
Multi-model support
Works with local models or your own API keys for cloud LLMs.
Structured drafting
Outlines, scenes, and chapters stay organized as you write.
Privacy-first
Local options keep unpublished manuscripts on your own machine.
Export anywhere
Get clean text out for publishing, printing, or sharing.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/compass.git cd compass - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project’s launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Plan quarters with guided retreats.
- Track habits in your vault.
- Journal with daily prompts.
- Ask an AI assistant over your notes.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Will it write in my voice?
Most tools let you tune style and review every line — the AI drafts, you decide what stays.
What license is it under?
MIT licensed — you can use it commercially with attribution.
Do I need to pay for an AI model?
Many tools support local models for free; cloud models need your own API key and are billed by the provider.
Does my writing stay private?
Local-first tools never upload your drafts. With cloud models, your text goes to the provider — check their data policy.
How active is development?
Last pushed 2026-09-13 with 112 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.
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Get compass
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.