StudioBrain

Schema-driven digital asset management and narrative intelligence for game development.

StudioBrain is a desktop-first creative workbench that lets writers, game designers, and worldbuilders manage interconnected entities — characters, locations, factions, items, districts, and more — through a visual editor backed by YAML frontmatter and Markdown content. Cloud sync, real-time collaboration, and AI-powered content generation are available on higher tiers.

Key Capabilities

• Entity Management — Create, edit, validate, and link entities with structured frontmatter fields and free-form Markdown body content across 17 entity types.
• Visual Layout Designer — Compose entity edit and view pages from modular sections, component blocks, and configurable tabs using a drag-and-drop interface.
• AI Workshop — Generate and refine content with multi-provider AI support (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Grok, local Qwen), deep analysis mode, context controls, and collaborative editing. Powered by BrainBits credits.
• Plugin System — Extend the editor with third-party plugins rendered in sandboxed iframes, communicating through a typed postMessage protocol.
• Theme System — Full light/dark mode support with 12 semantic surface tokens for consistent, accessible styling.
• Asset Management — Upload, organize, and assign images, audio, video, and 3D models to entities with role-based asset management.
• Sync & Collaboration — Desktop-to-cloud sync with conflict resolution, real-time presence via WebSocket, and Google Drive integration.
• Desktop App — Tauri 2.0 native app for Windows, macOS, and Linux with local file watching and offline support.
• Mobile App — Capacitor 6 companion app for iOS and Android (Team tier and above).

Documentation Sections

User Guide

Step-by-step guides for using StudioBrain:

• Getting Started — Overview of the application, opening projects, and navigating the interface.
• Installation — Desktop app download, system requirements, and first-run setup.
• Managing Entities — Creating, editing, validating, and organizing your worldbuilding entities.
• AI Workshop — Using AI features to generate, compare, and refine content.
• Sync & Collaboration — Desktop-to-cloud sync, real-time presence, and conflict resolution.
• Settings & Configuration — Storage providers, themes, plugins, and AI provider setup.
• Billing & Plans — Plan comparison, BrainBits credits, upgrading, and Stripe portal.
• Using Plugins — Installing, configuring, and managing plugins.

Developer Reference

Technical documentation for extending and understanding the codebase:

• Architecture — Three-service stack, markdown-first data model, and deployment topology.
• REST API Reference — 342 endpoints grouped by domain with request/response examples.
• Plugin Development — Plugin manifest, iframe sandbox, postMessage protocol, and marketplace submission.
• Template Authoring — Template file format, field types, rules, and auto type generation.
• Theme Customization — 12 semantic surfaces, CSS variables, and custom theme creation.
• Webhooks & Integrations — Stripe webhooks, Google Drive push notifications, WebSocket events, and sync protocol.
• Component Blocks Reference — Complete catalog of built-in UI blocks.
• Plugin Iframe Protocol — Bidirectional messaging API for plugin iframes.

Self-Hosting & Admin

Operational documentation for deploying and managing StudioBrain:

• Self-Hosting Guide — Docker Compose deployment, environment variables, HTTPS, and hardware sizing.
• Admin Guide — User management, tenant provisioning, monitoring, backups, and upgrades.
• Database Guide — SQLite vs PostgreSQL modes, five-service architecture, migrations, and scaling.
• Troubleshooting — Common issues, Docker debugging, health checks, and known bugs.

Tech Stack

Product Tiers

Getting Started

Download the desktop app or visit studio.braindead.games to try StudioBrain.

For self-hosted deployments, see the Self-Hosting Guide.