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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 23h

Smaragd now has a Discord server, if you are so inclined. Bee among the first to join the discussions! discord.gg/EkV528zyy

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just released Smaragd 1.3.2. This is a substantial release, with the major new functionality a self-hostable sync server. More info in the releasenotes github.com/ljantzen/sma...

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Contribute to ljantzen/smaragd development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Coming soon, a self hostable sync server for offline sync.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you like, you can now try out Smaragd in your browser. This is an experimental feature, and some features are not available. There is no way to work in the browser on a project you have locally on disk. Everything is stored in a browser innodb database. ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/app/

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Smaragd — browser edition

Smaragd's browser edition: the same binder, editor, and export tools, running entirely client-side with your project stored in the browser.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Coming to a browser near you, if all goes well.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Having said that, v1.1.0 is in the making. IntelliJ-style recent files switcher, and auto-reconnect collaboration session upon lost connection and lots more. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I get a sneaking feeling that adding more features will turn Smaragd into something like the car Homer Simpson designed. Probably going to cool down on new features for a while. If you have a burning desire for a new feature, drop me a line!

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Found an issue in how the linux AppImage was being built. if you experienced 'No such file or directory' error when trying to launch the app, v.1.0.2 is for you. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

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Release v1.0.2 · ljantzen/smaragd

Full Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.0.2

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Just created v1.0.0 of Smaragd. Binaries are building as I write this. Notable increment in this version is support for bookmarks. Please take it for a spin and tell me what you think. Especially if you use a Mac or Windows PC. ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/

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Release v1.0.0 · ljantzen/smaragd

v1.0.0

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Smaragd 0.9.5 is out. This is a big one, with spell-checking for 10+ languages, among other things. github.com/ljantzen/sma... github.com/ljantzen/sma...

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Working on spell-checking. Open source dictionary licensing is a nightmare in a minefield. Moving carefully.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Smaragd 0.9.0 is available - Import from docx, epub, pdf or scrivx (experimental) - Automatic backups - A git integration toggle - A git-dirty Binder marker - All submenus are now keyboard-navigable: - Set a font for the app's chrome - A proper user manual

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have you taken Smaragd for a spin? I'd love to hear from you, especially if you are on a Mac or Windows box. Good or bad. Especially if bad. Also, if you have a .scrivx file you can share with me for testing the importer, that would be awesome!

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Smaragd now has a proper manual! ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/manual

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Just pushed import: docx, epub, pdf and scrivx. Needs testing, but the framework is there. #smaragdeditor

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

v0.8.0 of Smaragd is out - Glow preview now gone. The preview now follows the selected export style - Added more export styles - Smaragd now supports custom ttf fonts in pdf export - Reorde+hide/show columns in the story grid. - Proper Drop Cap support in PDF export github.com/ljantzen/sma...

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I have pushed version 0.7.0 of Smaragd. Lots of new goodies. Run from source. Binaries will be available soon after GitHub has restored it's build pipeline system. github.com/ljantzen/sma...

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Just pushed a new feature: Colour code files and folders in the binder by metadata: POV, Status, Word target completion. Also applies to the Story Grid. #smaragd-editor

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Just pushed improvements to the collaboration feature. The host can now change the active file without the session terminating. And if the client attempt to change file, a prompt asks if it is ok to terminate the session. Plus a few other bits and pieces.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Smaragd 0.6.2 is out. - An improved onboarding experience with a project template more suitable for worldbuilding. - Story Grid view - Ask before exiting if there are unsaved changes github.com/ljantzen/sma... #smaragd-editor #obsidian #writing #longform

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Smaragd just got a Story Grid view posted to Github. No new release for the time being.

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Smaragd Editor for Authors @smaragd-editor.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Hi, I am Smaragd Editor, a brand new, free and open-source, native, local-first editor for authors and nerds. Imagine me being the lovechild of Obsidian and Scrivener. You can read more about me on my website ljantzen.github.io/smaragd/

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Smaragd — a native desktop authoring tool for writers

Smaragd is a native, Electron-free desktop authoring tool for writers, built in Rust with egui. Plain markdown files, a fully dockable workspace, Scrivener-style structure, and real typeset DOCX/EPUB/...

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