Universal features
Every workspace includes these core features. The interface adapts based on workspace type, but these tools are always available.
Editor
Your main writing environment with rich text formatting, markdown support, and distraction-free writing mode.
Key features:
- Fonts, highlights, headings, lists, tables, links, images, and footnotes
- Markdown shortcuts for fast formatting
- Focus mode to hide distractions
- Auto-save (saves every few seconds)
AI Chat
Conversational AI assistance that adapts to your workspace type. Ask questions, add workspace material, use Search, review suggested edits, or create supported Canvas and Mythos items through conversation.
Available in:
- Book workspaces - Fiction-aware or non-fiction research-focused responses
- Blog workspaces - SEO and readability optimization
- General workspaces - General writing assistance
Learn more about AI Features →
Canvas
Visual planning and mind mapping tool for organizing ideas, plotting stories, or structuring content.
Use it for:
- Story outlines and plot structures
- Character relationship maps
- Content planning and brainstorming
- Visual timelines
Research
Collect sources and notes, search evidence, create AI-assisted research, and manage citations without leaving Scribeist.
Features:
- Import readable files, webpages, DOI records, reference files, and Zotero items
- Keep standalone notes and notes attached to sources
- Search your research from AI Chat
- Generate consolidated web research
- Insert linked citations and reference lists where citation tools are enabled
Voice Match/Writing Styles
Allow AI to write in your personal style by analyzing your existing work.
How it works:
- Upload samples of your writing
- AI learns your tone, sentence structure, and voice
- Get suggestions that sound like you
Learn more about Voice Match →
Import & Export
Import:
- Bring in TXT, Markdown, HTML, PDF, DOCX, KPF, and ZIP archives
- Import up to 15 MB of selected files at once
- Available on eligible paid and AppSumo plans
Export:
- Download in multiple formats (PDF, DOCX, EPUB, Markdown, TXT, and HTML)
- Preview and customize page layout, typography, headers, footers, and numbering
- Available on all plans
Learn more about Import → • Learn more about Export →
Sharing
Create public share links to share your work for feedback or collaboration.
Features:
- Generate shareable links for any document
- Share entire workspaces or individual files
Version History
Automatic saves and manual snapshots protect your work.
Features:
- Auto-save every few seconds (deletes after 30 days)
- Create manual snapshots at key milestones (lasts forever)
- Restore previous versions anytime
Learn more about Version History →
Workspace Settings
Customize your workspace appearance and behavior.
Available settings:
- Cover image
- Typeface selection
- Dark mode / Light mode
- Paper mode (adds paper background)
- Author/Pen name
- Workspace description