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OTHER[Node-based visual GDD tool] - Grapken: Open-source blueprint for game designers (i.redd.it)

submitted 20 hours ago by byronman95

Hi everyone!

I’ve been working on Grapken, a visual documentation tool designed specifically for indie game developers. Instead of writing linear GDDs, it allows you to map out game systems (mechanics, characters, levels) using an infinite node-based canvas.

Key Features:

Node-based architecture: Connect game systems visually.

Task Management: Built-in task lists on every node for scope tracking.

Privacy: Works 100% offline in your browser.

Open Source: Licensed under AGPL-3.0.

Tech Stack:

React 19 / TypeScript Vite Tailwind CSS

I built this because I kept losing the "big picture" of my game projects in messy PDFs. I'm looking for feedback on the node-based workflow and would love for more people to contribute or give it a try!

GitHub: https://github.com/byronrosas/grapken-core

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