lorebaseWorldbuild in Private.
Get the high-performance desktop experience of Lorebase. Zero subscription, zero account required, and completely local-first.
Windows
v1.0.0-alphaSeamlessly write and design with multi-threaded performance, desktop shortkeys, and complete system filesystem access.
macOS
v1.0.0-alphaSupercharged with Apple Silicon optimization for cool operation, fluid canvas scrolling, and complete macOS system integration.
Linux
v1.0.0-alphaRun lorebase natively with custom sandboxing or AppImage simplicity, compatible with standard window managers and absolute privacy.
Why local-first over cloud SaaS?
Cloud platforms like Notion lock your notes behind remote servers, monthly subscriptions, and privacy paywalls. Lorebase keeps your imagination on your own drive—giving you absolute privacy, offline speed, and complete digital sovereignty.
Direct Local Multiplayer & Sync
Collaborative worldbuilding without the cloud. Host a local session over your LAN or a VPN tunnel to write, map out campaigns, and co-edit in real time with your GM or players, zero third-party servers required.
Unlimited Local Storage
Attach gigabytes of high-res topographical maps, design logs, PDFs, and assets without browser quotas.
Keyboard Integration
Globally register key bindings to quickly capture lore snippets, toggle map overlays, and open quick-jump indexes.
Hardware Acceleration
Harness the full power of native GPU rendering to display massive gigapixel interactive fantasy maps seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does local-first data storage work?
All your wiki entries, maps, and timeline data are saved locally on your device in SQLite and mirrored to Markdown format. Your files never touch our servers. You have absolute ownership and privacy over your world’s lore.
Is a connection required to run Lorebase?
Not at all. Lorebase is 100% offline-first. It starts instantly and runs entirely on your local machine, whether you are on an airplane, in a cabin, or off the grid.
How does work if it’s local-first?
Think of it like hosting a local multiplayer game. Lorebase includes real-time co-editing via Yjs over WebSockets. If you want to collaborate with a co-author or a GM, you can host a session directly over your local network (LAN) or securely over a VPN tunnel. You connect directly to each other, maintaining absolute data privacy.
What is the licensing model?
Lorebase is free to download and use for individual creators. The core local-first capabilities, writing tools, and map layers will remain free forever.