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wordflow
wordflow is an open-source writing project by poloclub (poloclub/wordflow on GitHub). It has 271 GitHub stars and 32 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 7 April 2026.
Social, customizable AI writing assistant from the PoloClub lab.
💎 Hidden gem★ 271 stars⑂ 32 forksMITupdated 2026-04
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- poloclub/wordflow
- GitHub stars
- 271
- Forks
- 32
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 7 April 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Local options keep unpublished manuscripts on your own machine.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/poloclub/wordflow.git cd wordflow - 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
- Customize your writing assistant.
- Share assistant setups socially.
- Experiment with prompt designs.
- Write with community-tuned AI.
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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 2026-04-07 with 32 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.
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Get wordflow
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.