Text Editor

Hammer – story editor

Hammer is a simple tool for building stories.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Offline first.
  • Data is stored in simple, human readable files, just using files and folders to define the project structure.
  • Intelligent syncing between devices.
  • Syncing is entirely optional, you can install the client and use it on one device, or you can install the server and sync your data between devices.
  • Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android, macOS, and Windows.

Website: github.com/Wavesonics/hammer-editor
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Developer: Adam Brown
License: MIT License

Hammer in action
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Hammer is written in Kotlin. Learn Kotlin with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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Torin Doyle
Torin Doyle
4 months ago

Hi Steve. Hammer is cross-platform.