Web Story is an open source tool for authoring and playing works of interactive fiction directly in the browser.
Online version
See the documentation in the wiki section
The repository is undergoing major feature implementations. Pull requests aren't yet recommended.
Choice and parser style: Write choice-style (hyperlink) and parser-style (textbox) games
Platforms: Runs on the web, so you can write and play anywhere
- Download the offline version for when you don't have an internet connection
Ease of use: Authors can use a workflow similar to ADRIFT or Inform as suits them
- Authors can test and edit at the same time
Customization: Authors and players can set font and color preferences
Flexibility: Technical authors can include javascript and use the documented API for plugins or customizations
Export: Games without included media can be exported as plain text or as web files with the runner included
- Games with included media can be exported as web files
- Blorb and similar formats are not supported, favoring the web instead for greater support
Security: Source files can be encrypted with a password to open and save