# Clapperbie

> Clapperbie is a modern screenwriting and story-world building software designed for screenwriters, showrunners, filmmakers, and creative writing teams.

Clapperbie allows writers to build rich story universes by connecting multiple scripts within a single project. Characters, locations, objects, relationships, and story elements can be shared and reused across episodes, sequels, or spin-offs.

Key capabilities include:
- Multi-script project architecture for cinematic universes and series.
- Context-aware AI story assistant grounded in your characters, locations, and scenes.
- Index cards and visual beat board for story outlining.
- Industry-standard screenplay auto-formatting, scene breakdown tagging, shot lists, and revision tracking.
- Real-time collaboration via WebSockets.
- Cross-platform desktop apps (macOS, Windows, Linux) with offline-first local storage, plus an in-browser Online Studio.

## Main Pages

- [Home Page](https://www.clapperbie.com/): Overview of Clapperbie features, cinematic universe building, AI assistant, index cards, and collaboration tools.
- [Download](https://www.clapperbie.com/download): Desktop applications for macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel DMG), Windows (.exe installer), and Linux (.deb, .rpm, .AppImage).
- [Pricing](https://www.clapperbie.com/pricing): Pricing plans, lifetime licenses, and free tier details.
- [Online Studio](https://www.clapperbie.com/online): In-browser screenwriting and real-time collaboration studio.
- [About Clapperbie](https://www.clapperbie.com/about): Mission, philosophy, and background on why Clapperbie focuses on multi-script universes.
- [Contacts & Community](https://www.clapperbie.com/contacts): Contact details, social networks, and community channels.

## Tutorials & Guides

- [Getting Started with Clapperbie: From Setup to Your First Script](https://www.clapperbie.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-clapperbie): Learn how to create a project, write and format your first scene, navigate production entities, and export an industry-standard PDF.
- [Managing Script Revisions and Color-Coded Drafts](https://www.clapperbie.com/tutorials/managing-script-revisions-and-color-coded-drafts): Learn how to save development drafts, lock your screenplay for prep, manage industry color-coded revisions, compare diffs, and restore snapshots.
- [Breaking Down a Screenplay for Production Departments](https://www.clapperbie.com/tutorials/breaking-down-a-screenplay-for-production-departments): Learn how to tag production elements manually and with AI, configure department breakdown categories, manage element inventories, and export breakdown sheets.
- [How to Outline Your Story with Index Cards](https://www.clapperbie.com/tutorials/how-to-outline-your-story-with-index-cards): Structure your screenplay using virtual index cards, organize scenes into acts, color-code subplots, and reorder story beats with real-time script synchronization.
- [How to Create a Screenplay from Scratch with AI](https://www.clapperbie.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-script-from-scratch-with-ai): Learn how to use Clapperbie's AI Assistant to develop a logline, build character profiles, outline scene structure, and write a formatted short film draft.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

- [How do I activate and verify my product key?](https://www.clapperbie.com/faq/key-verification): Step-by-step guide on activating your Clapperbie license, checking key status, and using your key across multiple devices
- [Why do I see a warning on Windows when installing the app?](https://www.clapperbie.com/faq/not-digitally-signed): Information about code signing, Windows SmartScreen warnings, and antivirus alerts
- [Why don't my projects stay saved when I close the browser?](https://www.clapperbie.com/faq/unsaved-projects): Learn how project storage works in Clapperbie and how to properly save your work
- [How to remove my data?](https://www.clapperbie.com/faq/how-to-remove-my-data): Data deletion policy and how to request removal of analytics data

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.clapperbie.com/privacy): Data privacy policies, offline-first data handling, and encryption practices.
- [Terms of Service](https://www.clapperbie.com/terms): Licensing terms and usage conditions.
- [Full Documentation (llms-full.txt)](https://www.clapperbie.com/llms-full.txt): Complete aggregated documentation, guides, and FAQ articles in a single plain text file.