Getting Started

Getting your first project running in GenPy only takes a few minutes. You can begin with a blank idea, a finished draft, or an existing game project.

Create an Account

You can sign in to GenPy with:

• Email
• Google
• GitHub
• Apple

Start a Project

GenPy gives you three easy ways to begin. Choose the option that matches where you are in the creative process.

1. Novel to Script

• Paste in novel text, scene drafts, or long-form writing
• GenPy turns that material into an engine-ready project structure

2. New Blank Project

• Enter your project name and author name
• Start from a clean workspace and build everything your way

Native Ren'Py source

Blank projects start with editable game/script.rpy and game/options.rpy. Native .rpy/.rpym files are the runtime source of truth; .genpy stores project and editor metadata rather than hidden gameplay.

3. Import Existing Project

• Upload a .zip file of an existing game project
• Imports currently support files up to 80MB per upload

TIP

If this is your first time using GenPy, try the demo project or start with a small blank project so you can learn the workspace without pressure.

What You See Inside a Project

Once you enter a project, most of your time will be spent in the main workspace. The layout is designed to keep writing, planning, previewing, and project management close at hand.

• Left sidebar — switch between Home, Sketch, Agent, Write, Code, Characters, Assets, Design, Tools, and Publish
• Left slide-in panels — open your file tree, scenes, characters, and outline
• Right slide-in panels — open the AI assistant and workspace settings

A Simple First Workflow

1. Import an existing project or create a new one
2. Open Write mode to edit scenes visually
3. Use VN Player to preview dialogue, choices, and scene flow
4. Go to Publish when you are ready to validate and export

INFO

VN Player is great for quick in-editor checks while you work. If you use the desktop app, you can also do a fuller runtime preview on your local machine.

Beginner Tips

• Start in Write mode if you are new to these tools
• Use the AI assistant when you need to understand project context, plan next steps, or prepare file changes
• Try a demo project first to see how scenes, files, and assets fit together
• Export regularly so you always have a backup copy of your project