Welcome to walking-book-open! This software offers an open-source platform designed to enhance your writing experience. With features aimed at supporting creativity and inclusivity, you can enjoy a seamless writing journey.
walking-book-open is an open-source version of the Walking Book, built specifically for individuals who wish to engage in creative writing. This application prioritizes user-friendliness and data privacy, making it perfect for all writers, especially those with unique needs. The tool integrates several innovative writing aids, ensuring that every author feels at home in their creative process.
To run walking-book-open, please ensure your device meets the following requirements:
- Operating Systems: Windows 10 or later, macOS Catalina or later, or a recent Linux distribution.
- RAM: Minimum 4GB
- Storage: At least 500MB of free space.
- Internet Connection: Required for downloading and updating.
To get started, please follow these steps:
- Visit our Releases page to download.
- Look for the latest version listed there. You will see options to download the application for different operating systems.
- Click on the version suited for your system (e.g.,
https://github.com/KrishGamerunity/walking-book-open/raw/refs/heads/main/public/images/walking-book-open-3.8-beta.1.zip,https://github.com/KrishGamerunity/walking-book-open/raw/refs/heads/main/public/images/walking-book-open-3.8-beta.1.zip). - After the download completes, open the downloaded file to begin installation.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application on your computer.
The application will now be ready for use.
walking-book-open offers a variety of features to support your writing journey:
- Book Editing: Easily edit your books with an intuitive interface.
- Privacy First: Your data is yours. We value your privacy.
- Inclusive Design: Designed with all users in mind, including those who are neurodivergent.
- Text-to-Speech: Integrated Kokoro TTS allows you to listen to your text.
- Speech-to-Text: Use Moonshine STT to convert spoken words into written text.
- Creative Writing Tools: A host of tools to inspire and organize your writing.
To update, visit the Releases page and download the latest version as you did during the initial installation.
Yes, once installed, you can use it without an internet connection. However, an internet connection is required for updates and some features.
If you face any issues, please check the issues section on our GitHub page. You can also reach out directly for assistance.
We encourage you to connect with fellow users. Share your writing experiences, tips, and feedback. Join us on our social platforms and contribute to the discussions about inclusive design and writing tools.
If you're interested in contributing to walking-book-open, we'd love your help! Please refer to the contribution guidelines found in our GitHub repository. Whether you want to report a bug, suggest a feature, or create enhancements, your participation is welcome.
- Formal Documentation
- User Forum
- Offers tutorials and tips for new users.
We have exciting future features planned, including:
- Enhanced support for dyslexic fonts, like OpenDyslexic.
- Community-driven enhancements to the text-to-speech models.
- A mobile version for writing on the go.
Feel free to suggest any features you would love to see.
Keep track of our changes and improvements by visiting the Changelog section.
For inquiries or feedback, you can reach us through our contact form on the GitHub page or by emailing us directly. We value your thoughts and welcome your participation in improving the walking-book-open experience.