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Kenny Writer

Write without accounts, subscriptions, or noise.

Kenny Writer is free desktop software for serious drafts — local projects, clean chrome, optional AI.

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Features

Depth where it matters.

One full workspace above. Below: the three details that change how you plan, measure, and arrange — plus optional AI.

Ask the draft — without losing the page

The prompt bar sits under the manuscript. Revise or Agent, pick a model, send — then review before anything applies.

How AI stays optional →

  • Timeline and plotlines

    Plot events and a chronological list keep continuity visible without leaving the chapter.

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  • Writing goals

    Daily and project word goals track progress quietly — no dashboard crowding the page.

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  • Dockable workspace

    Binder, editor, inspector, and tools rearrange so the layout matches how you write.

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Promises

Built for drafts you keep.

Three rules the product does not bend: local files, free access, optional AI.

  • 01

    Local files

    Projects live on your machine. Open a folder, write, close the app — nothing is uploaded by default.

  • 02

    No account

    Kenny Writer is free. No sign-in, no subscription, no payment wall between you and the draft.

  • 03

    Optional AI

    Write without models if you want. When you connect a provider, you choose what leaves the device.

AI and privacy

Your manuscript stays yours.

Kenny Writer is honest about what stays on the device and what leaves when you use cloud AI.

  • Stays on your device

    Project files, binder structure, goals, and API keys you store locally remain on your machine.

  • Leaves only when you send it

    If you configure a cloud provider, the prompt and context you choose to send go to that provider — not to a Kenny account.

  • Local and compatible endpoints

    Local models and compatible endpoints can keep inference on-machine or on hardware you control.

Full wording lives on the Privacy page.

FAQ

Straight answers.

Cost, files, formats, and offline AI — the questions authors ask first.

Does Kenny Writer cost anything?

No. The desktop app is free. There is no account, subscription, or payment wall. Cloud AI providers you choose may bill you separately under their own terms.

Where do my files live?

On your computer. Kenny Writer opens a local project folder. Drafts are not uploaded to Kenny servers — there is no Kenny cloud for manuscripts.

Which formats can I import and export?

Import and export cover TXT, Markdown, DOCX, EPUB, and PDF. Binder export can produce EPUB or PDF for sharing a finished manuscript.

Does AI work offline?

Yes, when you run a local or compatible on-machine endpoint. Cloud providers need a network connection. Writing, binder, and timeline work without any AI configured.

Changelog

What shipped, what is next.

A short public trail so you can see the product moving without chasing release notes elsewhere.

Shipped · 1.0

  • Binder, editor, and inspector workspace for long-form drafts.
  • Timeline and plotlines dock for continuity.
  • Optional revise and agent prompts with review before apply.
  • Import and export for common manuscript formats.

Next

  • Deeper search, docking polish, and steadier import review.
  • In-app and site docs for first-run and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Signed public installers once distribution is ready.

Feedback

Tell us what breaks the draft.

Bug reports, missing features, and quiet praise all help. No account required — just write.

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