SynapTree

Story Architecture for Writers

Only for Mac

Free

Mac

Map your characters, connect your chapters, and see the shape of your story. SynapTree is narrative architecture for writers, game designers, and worldbuilders. SynapTree is a narrative architecture tool for storytellers on macOS. Map your characters, locations, events, and chapters on a beautiful organic canvas -- then connect them with typed relationships like "rivals," "loves," "foreshadows," and more. Whether you're writing a novel, designing an RPG campaign, outlining a screenplay, or building a fantasy world, SynapTree helps you see the shape of your story. CORE FEATURES (FREE): - Story-aware nodes: Character, Location, and Event types with dedicated metadata - Novel genre template to jumpstart your story structure - Typed relationships: rivals, loves, foreshadows, protects, and more - Infinite canvas with smooth pan, zoom, and three layout modes - Undo/Redo with 100+ step history - Auto-save so you never lose work - Light, Dark, and Nature themes - Export to PNG and Markdown - Import from Markdown, OPML, and FreeMind PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase): - Narrative Spine: Visually sequence chapters along a vine-like trunk, drag to reorder, see cross-references light up - Story Lens: Filter your canvas by node type and relationship type to focus on what matters - Story Gap Detection: Gentle warnings for orphaned characters, dropped plotlines, and unused locations - Additional node types: Item, Concept, and Chapter - Genre templates: RPG Campaign, Screenplay, Worldbuilding, and Custom - 10 premium themes and 4 additional export formats (JPG, PDF, SVG, OPML) SynapTree saves your stories in a compact .synaptree format. Your files, your Mac, your narratives -- beautifully architected.

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    • Seller
      • Overpass Limited
    • Size
      • 50.9 MB
    • Category
      • Productivity
    • Compatibility
      Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © 2026 Overpass Limited