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Installation

Nongine is a fully browser-based visual novel editor. There is nothing to download or install. You access the editor through your web browser at app.noveleditor.com.

Browser Requirements​

Nongine requires a modern browser with support for ES2020+ features, CSS grid, and the Web Audio API. The following browsers are supported:

  • Google Chrome version 90 or later (recommended)
  • Microsoft Edge version 90 or later
  • Mozilla Firefox version 88 or later
  • Safari version 15 or later (some features may have limited support)

A screen resolution of at least 1280x720 is recommended. The editor works best with a mouse or trackpad; keyboard shortcuts are available throughout the interface. Touch input is partially supported on tablets but not recommended for extended editing sessions.

Nongine runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. There are no specific hardware requirements beyond what your browser needs, though projects with many high-resolution assets benefit from at least 4 GB of available memory.

Offline Capability​

Once you have loaded a project in the editor, limited offline support is available through service workers. You can continue editing while disconnected, and changes will sync when your connection is restored. However, an internet connection is required for initial login, loading projects from the cloud, uploading assets, and publishing.

Creating an Account​

Navigate to app.noveleditor.com in your browser. On the landing page you can sign up with an email address and password, or sign in using a third-party provider such as Google or GitHub.

After creating your account, you are taken to the project dashboard. From here you can:

  • Click New Project to create a blank project or start from a template.
  • Click on an existing project to open it in the editor.
  • Manage your account settings and storage usage.

Free accounts have access to the full editor with limits on the number of published projects and total asset storage. Upgrading to a Pro account removes these limits and adds features like custom domain publishing and higher storage quotas.

Opening the Editor​

When you open a project from the dashboard, the editor loads with the Graph Editor displayed in the center, the node palette on the left sidebar, and the mode switcher in the toolbar along the top. Five editor modes are available: Graph, Write, Split, Design, and Assets. You can switch between them at any time using the mode switcher or keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+4).

If you are opening a blank project, you will see a single Start node on the canvas. From there you can begin adding nodes and building your story.

Next Steps​

Proceed to Basic Concepts to learn the core building blocks of Nongine before you start building your first visual novel.