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pensiv updates and improvements.

July 10, 2026

v1.0.9 - desktop

Version history, everywhere now

Sheets, canvases, and plotboards now save and restore past versions, just like documents.

Open history from any of them and you get the same view—a live preview on the left that renders the older version exactly as the editor would, and the list of versions on the right. Versions are captured automatically once your edits settle into a real change, and you can save one by hand whenever you want to mark a moment. Each version is complete on its own, so you can restore it with confidence.

Restoring is one click and a single confirm: the change lands instantly and the dialog closes—no waiting on the network. Your current state is saved as a version first, so a restore is always undoable, and the mentions and relationships between your notes and cards stay intact.

  • Version history for sheets, canvases, and plotboards, alongside documents
  • One shared history dialog—live preview on the left, version list on the right, with automatic / saved filters
  • Previews render exactly like the real editor, mention chips and all
  • Save a version by hand, and delete the ones you don't need
  • One-click restore—instant, undoable, and safe for your references

Clearer limits on what history keeps

With history now spanning four kinds of files, we've made the plan limits easier to read. Each file keeps a set number of its most recent versions, and free and basic plans also have a time window—both apply together.

  • Free — last 10 versions, within 60 days
  • Basic — last 100 versions, within 365 days
  • Pro — last 200 versions, no time limit
  • Pro+ / Ultra — last 500 versions, no time limit

On the Free plan you can still browse older versions; restoring is limited to the retention window, with an upgrade prompt when you reach past it.

And more in this release

Alongside history, this release rounds out how the writing agent handles heavy use. When you've been running the agent hard it now paces itself—taking a short breather and telling you when it'll be ready again—and a usage banner keeps your session, daily, and monthly usage in view with the time until each resets. If you run low, you can buy credits right from the agent. The agent's input also gained a model cost comparison so you can see how much each model spends before you pick one.

Elsewhere: exporting a document, sheet, plotboard, or canvas now confirms with a toast and lets you open the saved file straight away (with a new Android saver that drops exports into your public Downloads folder). The project home gained create-new cards and crisp mini previews for each kind of file, Appearance settings show live theme previews, and moving between settings and your project now animates with smooth view transitions.

  • Version history for sheets, canvases, and plotboards — full snapshots you can browse and restore, joining documents
  • A shared history dialog with a live preview and version list, and automatic / saved filters
  • Save a version by hand and delete individual versions
  • Per-file version limits by plan (10 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 500) alongside the retention window
  • Usage pacing for the writing agent, with a ready-again countdown
  • A usage warning banner for session, daily, and monthly usage
  • Buy credits directly from the agent when you run low
  • A model cost comparison in the agent input
  • Create-new cards and mini file previews on the project home
  • Theme previews in Appearance settings
  • Save-to-Downloads on Android, with open-the-file feedback after export

  • Live previews in history render exactly like the real editor, with each version's own mentions
  • Restore is instant, undoable (your current state is saved first), and keeps your mentions and links intact
  • Clearer model cost descriptions
  • Export success toast with one-tap open of the saved file
  • Smooth view transitions between settings and project views
  • Masonry layout with resizable cards in the note list
  • Tidier Trash entry in the sidebar and a cleaner command palette
  • IME support for Korean input in formatting marks
  • Steadier agent citations, and a stabler editor caret when closing search or returning to the app

  • Restoring saves your current state as a version first, so you can always undo it.
  • On the Free plan, versions past the 60-day window can be viewed but not restored—upgrade to restore them.
  • Version history is captured per file; reordering alone (dragging without changing content) doesn't create a version.

July 4, 2026

v1.0.9 - desktop
Page view — your document laid out like real paper, page by page

Page view — your document laid out like real paper, page by page

Page view — write on something that feels like paper

pensiv's editor has always kept a clean, uninterrupted flow. Now, when you'd rather see your writing land on an actual page, you can switch to Page view. Your document is laid out page by page—margins, page breaks, and page numbers included—so it reads and edits the way it would on paper, much like other docs editors.

It isn't a locked, pixel-perfect print preview—pensiv stays fast and fluid—but if the tactile sense of paper is what helps you write, it's there whenever you want it. And you edit right on the page: type, paste, use your IME, undo and redo, select across the margins, and move with your keyboard, all inside the paginated layout.

  • A new Page view that paginates your document like real paper
  • Full editing on the page—typing, IME, paste, undo/redo, and keyboard navigation
  • Paper size and page number settings under Page view
  • Reads and edits like other docs editors, while staying fast

Formatting marks

Formatting marks — paragraph marks (¶) and hard breaks (↵)

Formatting marks — paragraph marks (¶) and hard breaks (↵)

See the marks behind your text. Turn on formatting marks to reveal paragraph marks (¶) and hard breaks (↵) right where they sit—handy when you're tidying up structure. Pick the paragraph symbol and hard-break style to your taste.

  • Toggle formatting marks to reveal paragraph (¶) and hard-break (↵) marks
  • Choose the paragraph symbol and hard-break style

And a lot of smaller wins

Alongside the headline, this release steadies the everyday. Your editor settings now split into shared appearance and per-document settings, so a change in one place stops surprising you in another—and zoom is tracked more carefully alongside them. The command palette gained fuzzy search, so a few loose letters still find the command you meant. Reading mode in documents and sheets holds up better. Under the hood, task lists in writing-agent replies get real checkboxes, leftover data from permanently deleted items is cleaned up, and polyfills keep older browsers in step—plus a run of small speed-ups and fixes across the app.

  • Page view — a paginated layout that gives your document the feel of real paper
  • Full editing in Page view: typing, IME, paste, undo/redo, and keyboard navigation
  • Paper size and page number settings for Page view
  • Formatting marks — show paragraph (¶) and hard-break (↵) marks
  • Fuzzy search in the command palette
  • Custom checkboxes for task lists in writing-agent replies

  • Editor settings split into shared appearance and per-document scopes, with steadier zoom
  • Optimistic updates so editor-setting changes feel instant
  • Reading mode in documents and sheets is more reliable
  • Smoother Ctrl / ⌘ + wheel zoom
  • Refreshed writing-agent action button
  • Cleaner code-block styling
  • Leftover data from permanently deleted items is cleaned up
  • Polyfills so older browsers keep up
  • Safer link handling for quotes and parentheses in citations

  • Page view isn't a locked, pixel-perfect print layout—it gives your document the feel and pagination of paper while staying fast to edit.
  • Formatting marks are off by default; turn them on under editor settings when you want them.

July 1, 2026

v1.0.9 - desktop
Your writing activity across every project, in one dashboard

Your writing activity across every project, in one dashboard

Writing Stats — your whole writing life, in one place (beta)

Your writing spans every project, and now your stats do too. Open Settings → Writing Stats to find a new account-wide dashboard that pulls your activity together across all your projects. Switch between all-time, 30-day, and 7-day ranges and read it at a glance: total characters, sessions, active days, your peak hour, current and longest streaks, and this month's active days. Below that sit a year-long activity heatmap, an activity by day breakdown, an activity over time chart you can split by project or by file, and a share by file type with your top files by volume.

  • An account-wide dashboard across every project, with all-time / 30-day / 7-day ranges
  • Stat cards for total characters, sessions, active days, peak hour, current & longest streak, and this month
  • A year activity heatmap and an activity by day breakdown
  • An activity over time chart, split by project or by file
  • A share by file type and your top files by characters written

Writing Stats is in beta—we'd love your feedback as we refine it.

Export to PDF — for everything you make

Your work no longer stops at the app's edge. You can now export to PDF from anywhere in pensiv—not just documents, but sheets, plotboards, and canvases too. Plotboard exports carry through the details that matter, including part-card extras and mentions, and images are pulled in cleanly so what you see is what you get on the page.

  • PDF export for documents, sheets, plotboards, and canvases
  • Plotboard exports include part-card details and mentions
  • Cleaner image handling so pictures come through intact

And a lot of smaller wins

Alongside the headline features, this release steadies a great deal of the day-to-day. You can now move through the project tree with your arrow keys—up and down to walk items, left and right to fold and unfold. Spell-check works across every editor now, including the sheet editor, and holds up better when you switch documents or edit quickly. Version history was rebuilt to cover every kind of entity, not just documents, and trash and delete are more reliable and quieter than before. On desktop, pensiv now asks before quitting while work is still saving, so nothing slips away on the way out.

  • Writing Stats (beta) — an account-wide writing dashboard in Settings
  • All-time / 30-day / 7-day ranges, a year activity heatmap, and activity by day
  • Activity over time, split by project or by file
  • Share by file type and top files by volume
  • PDF export for documents, sheets, plotboards, and canvases
  • Arrow-key navigation in the project tree
  • Drag-and-drop reordering for settings tabs
  • Spell-check in the sheet editor

  • Version history rebuilt to cover every entity type, not just documents
  • More reliable, quieter trash and delete handling
  • Quit confirmation on desktop while work is still saving
  • Spell-check now runs across every editor and is steadier during quick edits and document switches
  • Spell-check pane opens more calmly with the extra animation removed
  • New items now inherit the section they're created in
  • Smoother scrolling to matches in find & replace
  • Steadier typing with a Korean IME—word replacement and bracket auto-close no longer interrupt input
  • Better focus handling for newly created items

  • Writing Stats is in beta. Some numbers build up as you keep writing, and account-wide totals settle in over time.
  • PDF export layout can vary a little by content—very large canvases and plotboards are paginated to fit.

June 26, 2026

v1.0.9 - desktop
Drag to connect nodes, and focus on the one you're editing

Drag to connect nodes, and focus on the one you're editing

Canvas, easier to handle

The canvas is where you spread your ideas out, so it should feel effortless under your hands. This update reworks how you connect, edit, and shape nodes—for a canvas that's more intuitive and alive to your touch. Hover a node and drag straight from its connection handle to wire it to another, and when you edit a node an edit spotlight dims the rest so the one in front of you stands out. From the soft response as you press a node to the subtle drift of the background, the whole surface now answers your fingertips.

  • Connection handles — drag straight from a node to link it
  • An edit spotlight that draws your eye to the node you're editing, plus a cleaner right-click menu
  • Scale and splash feedback on nodes as you press, and interactive background dots that follow your cursor
  • Edge highlighting on hover, with tidied-up line styling
  • Sharper alignment guides and snapping when moving or resizing nodes
  • Fixed node flicker on first load for a smoother entrance

We're not done with the canvas. This round of usability work is just the start—more is on the way.

  • Connection handles to link nodes by dragging straight from one
  • An edit spotlight that dims the surroundings while you edit a node
  • Cleaner right-click context menu on nodes
  • Tactile node feedback with a scale and splash effect on interaction
  • Interactive background-dot effects that respond to your cursor
  • Edge highlights, hover feedback, and refined line styling
  • Sharper alignment guides and snapping when moving or resizing nodes
  • Fixed node flicker on first load

Elsewhere

  • Stable rank-based sorting so item order stays consistent across devices
  • Protected relation data from being cleaned up during project loading and sync
  • Unified status changes for files and folders
  • Switch component sizing and interaction improvements
  • Home now opens on the Projects view by default

  • This update focuses on canvas usability. We'll keep refining the canvas, with more features to follow.

June 25, 2026

v1.0.9 - desktop

The writing agent — open beta

We're opening the beta for the pensiv writing agent, and we'd love to build it with working novel authors. The goal isn't a chatbot bolted onto the side—it's a writing partner that lives inside your serialization workflow: keeping track of setups, character relationships, and planted foreshadowing, and thinking alongside you when you get stuck.

  • Who it's for — authors currently serializing or publishing (or with comparable experience). Any platform, any genre.
  • What you get — one month of the Pro plan (or an equivalent discount) for taking part.
  • One thing to watch — apply with the same email you use to sign in to pensiv, since rewards are applied to that account.

We'll review applications and reach out individually. Feedback is always welcome—let's write something good together.

Make the window your own — dial translucency up or down to taste

Make the window your own — dial translucency up or down to taste

A design refresh begins

This release kicks off a broader rework of how pensiv looks and feels. We've gone through the app surface by surface—window chrome, sidebars, tabs, toolbars, shadows, and borders—to make everything feel quieter, more consistent, and more at home on your desktop. The first result: you can now adjust window translucency in Appearance settings. Turn it up for a soft, glassy feel that blends into your desktop, or down for a solid, focused surface—it's your call. This is just the start; a lot more UX polish is on the way.

  • A translucency slider in Appearance settings — with a primary-mix tint so the window can pick up a hint of your accent color (acrylic on Windows, native vibrancy on macOS, graceful fallback where unsupported)
  • Unified borders, shadows, and backdrops across the whole UI
  • Refined window chrome on macOS (traffic-light handling) and Windows (project switcher in the title bar)
  • Animated tab transitions with rounded corners in split view and panels
  • A custom, draggable scrollbar and smoother resize handles
  • Pick your own app icon

  • Writing agent open beta for novel authors
  • Adjustable window translucency — a slider in Appearance settings with a primary-mix tint, tuned per platform
  • Custom, draggable scrollbar
  • Courier Prime typeface and improved RIDIBatang bold rendering
  • Mobile gesture tutorial for first-time users

  • A first pass of the design refresh: unified borders, shadows, and backdrops across the UI
  • Refined macOS and Windows window chrome (traffic lights, title-bar project switcher)
  • Animated tab transitions and rounded corners in split view and panels
  • Smoother canvas mindmap auto-layout and fit-to-view
  • Steadier sheet/document sync with better conflict resolution
  • Expanded shortcuts with broader localization
  • Multi-select in the project tree
  • Plugin management and settings available on mobile

  • The agent beta is open to authors who are serializing or publishing; apply with the same email you use to sign in to pensiv so rewards land on the right account.
  • Translucency is adjustable in Appearance settings and falls back gracefully where the platform doesn't support it.
  • This release starts a broader design and UX refresh—expect more polish in the releases ahead.

June 14, 2026

v1.0.8 - desktop
Save any file as a reusable template and reuse it across projects

Save any file as a reusable template and reuse it across projects

Templates

Stop rebuilding the same structure for every project. Templates let you capture a document, sheet, plotboard, or whole folder once and drop it into any project, ready to fill in.

Save anything you've set up—a character sheet with all your fields, a chapter scaffold, a worldbuilding folder—and reuse it whenever you start something new.

  • Save any file as a template — documents, sheets, plotboards, canvases, and folders
  • Built-in templates to get you started right away
  • Snapshots now capture file-level notes, so your notes come along too
  • Manage your templates from one place, and install them into any project in a click

Publish and install community templates

Templates are even better when they're shared. You can now publish your templates to the community and install templates other writers have shared—a fast way to borrow proven structures instead of starting from a blank page.

  • Publish your own templates for others to use
  • Browse and install community templates straight into your project
  • Preview a template's structure before you bring it in

A library for your themes and templates

Your custom themes and templates now live together in a personal library, so everything you've created or collected is in one place and ready to reuse across projects.

  • Templates — save any document, sheet, plotboard, canvas, or folder as a reusable template and install it into any project
  • Built-in templates to start from immediately
  • Community templates — publish your own and install templates shared by others
  • User library for your custom themes and templates
  • Snapshots now capture file-level notes
  • MCP settings tab on mobile

  • Rich-text editing for plot cards, plus bulk updates across plot and part cards
  • Hanja conversion overhaul — detailed results, per-user preferences, and cancellation of in-flight requests
  • Plugin management and settings now available on mobile
  • Numeric-aware project sorting, synced with your home view preferences
  • Wake-from-sleep sync so your work catches up right after your device wakes
  • Typography toolbar keeps your selection while you adjust fonts
  • Document editor selection, text, and caret colors refined
  • Billing settings cleaned up with clearer credit balance and pricing
  • Runtime polyfills for better support on older browsers

  • Templates work across documents, sheets, plotboards, canvases, and folders; file-level notes are included in snapshots.
  • Community templates can be published and installed from within the app—preview a template's structure before installing.
  • Your themes and templates are collected in one personal library for reuse across projects.

June 7, 2026

v1.0.8 - desktop
Connect pensiv to your AI assistant with MCP

Connect pensiv to your AI assistant with MCP

Connect pensiv to your AI assistant (MCP)

pensiv now speaks MCP (Model Context Protocol), so you can connect your workspace to Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients and let them work right inside your projects.

Open dashboard.pensiv.so → Integrations → MCP, create a Personal Access Token, pick what it's allowed to do, then paste it into your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, and more).

Once connected, your assistant can:

  • Read your project tree, documents, sheets, plotboards, and canvases
  • Create and edit documents and character / world sheets
  • Update or delete the content you allow
  • Post comments on entities for you to review later

MCP requires a Pro plan or higher. Each token is workspace-scoped with granular read / create / update / delete permissions, and you can revoke it anytime from dashboard.pensiv.so.

Education discount

50% off any pensiv plan for students and educators

50% off any pensiv plan for students and educators

Students and educators get 50% off any plan.

Email us at team@pensiv.so from your school email address and we'll apply the discount to your account—no other proof required.

Rearrange any toolbar by drag-and-drop

Toolbars are now yours to arrange. Grab any item and drag it into the order you like across the document, sheet, canvas, plot, and folder headers, plus the typography toolbar.

  • Drag-and-drop reordering in every header toolbar
  • Toggle individual items on or off
  • Your order is remembered across groups and sessions

And while we were in there, we sweated the small stuff: tooltips got a quiet glow-up.

  • New "magic move" tooltip animation with a soft blur cross-fade between labels
  • Smarter positioning so tooltips stay out of your way
  • Tooltips now suppress themselves while you're dragging or interacting elsewhere
  • Rendering optimization for fewer re-renders and smoother motion
  • Full reduced-motion support for anyone who prefers calmer animations

  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) support — connect Claude and other AI assistants to your workspace from dashboard.pensiv.so (Pro plan and up)
  • 50% off any plan for students and educators — email team@pensiv.so from your school address
  • Drag-and-drop toolbar reordering across document, sheet, canvas, plot, and folder headers and the typography toolbar
  • Per-item visibility toggles for toolbar customization

  • Document editor zoom with Ctrl / ⌘ + wheel
  • Hand (pan) and area-select tools on the canvas
  • Smoother AI Review streaming with a live "thinking" indicator
  • Scrivener import now brings over labels, statuses, synopses, and notes
  • Settings reorganized into a cleaner card-based layout
  • Per-device haptics on mobile and a global keyboard-dismiss button
  • Word-count breakdown by category in the editor
  • Smarter auth-token refresh, so you're signed out less often

  • MCP connections require a Pro plan or higher; manage them from dashboard.pensiv.so.
  • Students and educators can email team@pensiv.so from a school address for 50% off any plan; no other proof is required.
  • Plugins are coming next — they're not part of this release, but they're on the way.

June 2, 2026

v1.0.7 - desktop
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Now available on both stores

pensiv mobile has graduated from beta. You can now install it straight from the official stores—no TestFlight invite required.

Scan and go

On a desktop? Open the download page and hit Scan QR next to iOS or Android. Point your phone's camera at the code and it'll take you straight to the right store.

The same QR shortcut works for the web app, so you can pick up writing on any device in seconds.

  • Existing TestFlight builds are replaced by the public App Store release—please move to the store version to keep getting updates.
  • Sign in with the same account across desktop, web, iOS, and Android; your projects stay in sync.
  • For the latest editor, sign-in, and collaboration changes, see the v1.0.7 desktop release.

May 30, 2026

v1.0.7 - desktop
New sign-in methods

New sign-in methods

Email sign-in

You can now sign in to pensiv with email and password.

After sign-up, complete email verification to use your account safely,
and view your linked email in profile settings.

  • Email and password sign-in and registration
  • Email verification flow and guidance
  • Improved sign-in loading and status display
  • Clearer email display in profile settings

Sign in with Apple

Sign in with Apple is now supported.

Use your Apple account on iOS and Android,
with smoother transitions when switching between sign-in methods.

  • Sign in with Apple (iOS and Android)
  • Improved loading and transitions per sign-in method
  • Foundation for iOS in-app purchases and subscription management

Editor extension improvements

We improved editor extensions including mentions, Focus Mode, paste handling, and quote behavior.

Some areas are still being refined and may be unstable in certain environments.
If you notice unexpected behavior, please report it via Settings → Send feedback—it helps a lot.

  • Focus Mode improved
  • Improved mention and slash command suggestions and behavior
  • Better empty-line preservation when pasting with formatting
  • Improved smart quote and auto-close handling
  • Improved document editor context menu icons and selection handling
  • Enhanced find/replace
  • Refined search highlight animation and styling
  • Spell check safer during content swaps

Comments, goals, and tasks

Collaboration and writing-goal flows were also improved.

  • Improved comment panel sync and thread sorting in documents and sheets
  • Enhanced daily and document goals with cross-device sync
  • Improved word counter options and goal widget integration
  • Improved task list popover and task creation flow

Mobile and tablet editing

Keyboard and toolbar behavior on mobile and tablet were refined.

  • Stabilized toolbar animation during keyboard transitions
  • Adjusted tablet toolbar width and layout
  • Improved edge swipe to open side panels
  • Improved tap and keyboard input handling

  • Email and password sign-in with email verification
  • Sign in with Apple (iOS and Android)
  • Focus Mode
  • Enhanced word counter options and document goals
  • Drag-and-drop image upload in project and profile settings
  • Drag-and-drop portrait upload

Editor and export

  • Improved mention and slash command suggestions
  • Improved DOCX export mentions and Korean filename normalization
  • Preserve empty lines when pasting with formatting
  • Improved auto-close and smart quote handling
  • Improved find/replace and search highlighting
  • Spell check support in character editor

Comments and collaboration

  • Improved comment handling and panel sync in documents and sheets
  • Improved comment bottom sheet and side pane layout and sorting

Project and UI

  • Refined folder and file breadcrumb display
  • Improved file status changes and file notes side pane behavior
  • Improved file status dropdown updates
  • Stronger error handling for AI review streaming display
  • Error reports now include app version and build info

Goals and tasks

  • Cross-device daily goal sync
  • Improved task list and task creation interactions

Sign-in and subscriptions

  • Improved sign-in loading and provider handling
  • iOS in-app purchase and subscription management foundation
  • Android billing client foundation

  • Mentions, Focus Mode, paste handling, and quote behavior were recently changed. If something feels off, please report it via Settings → Send feedback.
  • Email sign-in requires completed email verification before full use.
  • Sign in with Apple availability may vary by device and OS version.
  • iOS in-app purchases and subscription management are offered on iOS first.
  • For themes, comments, import, and other changes from May 23, see the changelog.

May 23, 2026

v1.0.7 - desktop

Custom themes

Custom themes

Custom themes

You can now create your own theme or import one via URL or file and apply it across pensiv.

Use the Theme Creator on the homepage to adjust colors, fonts, and light/dark appearance with a live preview,
then open the finished theme in the app or share it with the community.

  • Create, apply, and manage custom themes
  • Install themes from URLs and deep links
  • Theme Creator shortcut in Preferences
  • Refined appearance and theme settings UI

Inline comments

Inline comments

Inline comments

Leave inline comments directly on document text and continue the conversation in threads.

Review the full flow in the comments panel (bottom sheet),
and resolved comments are styled so they stay out of the way while reading.

  • Inline comments on document text
  • Comment panel (bottom sheet) for thread review
  • Resolved comment styling
  • Open comments from the document header

Project and document import

Import folders and Scrivener projects into pensiv.

When opening documents saved in a different version, a compatibility check and notice appears first
so you can continue working safely.

  • Folder and Scrivener project import
  • Document save version compatibility check
  • Improved import failure and error handling

Long-document navigation and editing

Table of contents and editing tools are improved for long documents.

  • Table of contents scroll rail for quick navigation
  • Toggle table of contents in editor settings
  • Multi-page document view and page settings
  • Typewriter mode and auto-close for quotes and brackets
  • RIDIBatang font and line spacing controls
  • Scroll navigation (quick jump) in documents and sheets

Sync and stability

Project sync speed and stability are improved.

Merge behavior is refined so in-progress edits are not overwritten,
and sync resumes naturally when you bring the app window back.

  • 2-stage hash sync for faster, more reliable syncing
  • Merge sync results without overwriting active edits
  • Resume sync when the app window is shown again
  • Improved offline, reconnect, and sync guidance
  • Improved app update notifications

  • Custom theme creation, import, and management
  • Theme URLs, deep links, and Theme Creator integration
  • Inline document comments and comment panel (bottom sheet)
  • Folder and Scrivener project import
  • Table of contents scroll rail
  • Multi-page document view and page settings
  • Reopen closed tabs in split view (with keyboard shortcut)
  • Send feedback from Settings (bottom sheet)
  • Canvas layer ordering (bring forward/send back) with shortcuts
  • Expand plot card content inline
  • Folder and item context menus
  • Reorder sheet metadata rows by drag and drop
  • Copy images from documents
  • First-line paragraph indent styling
  • Text color in the font toolbar
  • OS default right-click menu in document and sheet editors

Documents and editor

  • Improved document editor performance and consistency
  • Better protection for unsaved edits
  • Improved keyboard and focus handling in find/replace
  • Improved mobile toolbar and paste (keep formatting/plain text) guidance
  • Better list indent and undo/redo tools
  • Improved line spacing, cursor color, and style consistency
  • Improved cursor and scroll follow behavior while editing
  • Improved IME composition input handling
  • Safer document area when switching typewriter mode

Sheets and table of contents

  • Refined sheet detail screen state and layout
  • Improved breadcrumb display with less overhead
  • Integrated spell check flow on sheet screens
  • Reduced flicker when switching sheets and bottom sheets

Canvas and plot

  • Smoother, more predictable plot canvas zoom
  • Stronger canvas search highlighting and animation
  • Node snap alignment for easier placement
  • Improved canvas and plot card focus handling
  • Refined drawing tool cursor and behavior

Project and sync

  • Improved project tree and folder drag-and-drop
  • New items appear in lists faster and more reliably
  • Theme settings persist across devices
  • Low storage warnings
  • Cache reset considers local-only projects
  • OS-safe filenames for HWP and other exports
  • Improved multi-export flows including folder export

UI and layout

  • Refined split view and file header options
  • Better visual separation when side panels open (blur, etc.)
  • Side panel layout adjustments on narrow screens
  • Expanded command palette search, unified icons, faster first response
  • Esc closes layered UI more predictably
  • Improved glass-style button hover and press states
  • Refined trash, onboarding, project creation, and settings tab layout
  • Improved project and account deletion confirmation accessibility
  • App build number visible in profile

Mobile and tablet

  • Improved Android back navigation
  • Improved document zoom and scroll areas on tablet
  • Refined search panel and sidebar on tablet widths
  • Improved mobile camera and photo library permission guidance
  • Less awkward drag-and-drop sensors across devices

  • Some custom theme items may render differently depending on app version.
  • Check the scope before sharing theme URLs or deep links.
  • Document comments are for project collaboration and are separate from share-link comments.
  • Scrivener import may convert some items differently depending on project structure.
  • The first sync after 2-stage hash sync may take longer than before.

April 16, 2026

v1.0.6 - desktop
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Mobile beta testing begins

Hello, Writer,
This is Eric from the pensiv team.

Thank you for waiting.
We are now starting the pensiv mobile beta test.

We prepared this with the goal of helping you capture ideas anywhere
and continue naturally from your existing work.

Participation guide

Starting next week, we will recruit and invite beta testers in phases.

If you would like to participate, please apply through the button below.

  • Mobile beta tester applications are now open
  • A selection of applicants will be invited
  • Selected participants will receive separate guidance

Beta program information

The feedback you send during the beta period
plays a very important role in improving the product.

  • We actively reflect user feedback
  • Improvements are made based on real usage environments
  • The goal is to improve quality before the official release

  • Improved stability of keyboard navigation and input handling
  • Improved stability of search and editing tools
  • Improved canvas editing and interaction handling
  • Refined settings and interface structure
  • Improved multilingual and text display consistency
  • Improved overall performance and responsiveness

  • Some features may be unstable in the beta version.
  • Invites are sent out in phases.
  • Feedback will be reflected in product improvements.

April 9, 2026

v1.0.6 - desktop

Canvas drawing added

Canvas drawing

Canvas drawing

You can now draw directly and add text on the canvas.

Freely visualize ideas
and express structure more intuitively.

  • Added freehand drawing
  • Added text drawing and editing
  • Added node resizing and dragging
  • Added line connections and position adjustment
  • Improved drawing interactions and selection UI

Browser improvements

You can now use more powerful browser features inside the app.

Tab management and split-view behavior are improved,
making it easier to research and work at the same time.

  • Added browser bookmarks
  • Improved browser tab management
  • Improved split-view and panel management
  • Improved browser state persistence and UI stability

Task management and reminders

Now you can manage tasks
and avoid missing important deadlines.

  • Added task management
  • Added due date reminders
  • Improved reminder behavior and stability

Editing and system-wide improvements

Overall usability and stability are improved.

  • Improved keyboard shortcut handling
  • Improved text styling and readability
  • Improved scroll area performance and styling
  • Improved settings screen and navigation structure
  • Improved save and data processing stability
  • Improved app launch and window management stability

  • Canvas drawing
  • Text drawing and editing
  • Task management
  • Due date reminders
  • Better browser tabs and split-view features

  • Improved browser UI and state management
  • Improved drawing interactions and node behavior
  • Improved keyboard shortcut handling
  • Improved text styling and readability
  • Improved settings and sidebar structure
  • Improved scroll performance and styling
  • Improved overall performance and responsiveness

  • Drawing performance may vary in some environments.
  • Browser features may be affected by network conditions.

April 2, 2026

v1.0.5 - desktop

In-app browser

You can now use an in-app browser directly inside pensiv.

Browser feature

Browser feature

It’s much more natural to write while looking at reference material
or checking external resources alongside your document.

You can also open the browser instantly from the command palette:

  • Windows: Ctrl+K → Open in browser

  • macOS: ⌘+K → Open in browser
    so you don’t need to search through the command palette to jump to a reference.

  • In-app browser within the desktop app

  • Write and read external resources in a single flow

  • Fewer context switches while working

  • Open the browser quickly with Ctrl+K (Windows) or ⌘+K (macOS)

Global file search

You can now search across all files in your project.

Global file search

Global file search

Search is no longer limited to documents—you can find many different kinds of items
and quickly preview results before opening them.

  • Search across all files
  • Quick preview of search results
  • Explore different items from a single search flow
  • Jump directly from search results into the content

Command palette improvements

The search and navigation experience in the command palette is significantly improved.

  • Added preview UI for search results
  • Better previews for items and documents
  • Clearer structure and flow when exploring results

  • In-app browser
  • Global file search
  • Search result preview
  • Command palette preview UI
  • Highlighting search results on the canvas

  • More stable document editing
  • More reliable image upload and display
  • Improved automatic backup and data retention flow
  • Better multilingual handling, including Japanese support
  • Simplified and more reliable task state handling
  • Smoother sidebar behavior and layout
  • Overall performance and responsiveness improvements

  • Some file types may appear differently in search results.
  • The in-app browser may have limitations depending on your environment.

March 23, 2026

v1.0.4 - desktop

Writing focus mode

Focus mode

Focus mode

Focus mode helps you stay in the flow while writing.

Entering and leaving the mode, and full-screen transitions, feel more natural, with fewer distractions while you write.

  • Smoother enter and exit for focus mode
  • More reliable full-screen transitions
  • Less nonessential UI while writing
  • A more immersive editing experience

File locking

You can now lock documents to prevent accidental edits.

Useful when you are doing other work and want to avoid unintended changes.

  • Lock and unlock files
  • Editing is limited while locked
  • Clear UI for locked state

Canvas experience

Working on the plot canvas is smoother overall.

Scrolling, panning, and placing cards should feel more natural.

  • Automatic scroll position restoration
  • Smoother scrolling
  • More stable panning and placement on the canvas
  • Stable display even with large amounts of data

Scroll and input experience

Fine-grained improvements to writing and input.

Scroll position is preserved more reliably, and input flows feel more natural.

  • Better restoration of scroll position in the input area
  • Scroll position preserved across view transitions
  • Fewer jumps while typing
  • More stable input flow overall

Data reliability and error handling

Saving and syncing data is more robust.

When connections drop or something goes wrong, you get clearer feedback so you can respond.

  • Detection and messaging when the data connection is lost
  • User notifications when saves fail
  • More reliable save behavior
  • Stronger handling of edge cases

Document compare and history

Easier to see what changed in a document.

  • Improved document diff view
  • Clearer history UI
  • Stable display for long documents

  • Writing focus mode improvements
  • Plot canvas scroll position restoration
  • File lock / unlock
  • Improved document compare
  • Search date filter

  • More stable document editing
  • Scroll and input experience
  • Canvas panning and placement stability
  • Save and sync reliability
  • Clearer guidance when errors occur
  • More stable UI rendering
  • General performance and responsiveness

  • Some editing features are limited while a file is locked.
  • Scroll restoration may behave differently in certain situations.

March 8, 2026

v1.0.4 - desktop

Plotboard Settings Added

You can now use the Plotboard Settings menu.

You can manage the plotboard’s behavior and display options in more detail,
and reset to default settings when needed.

This lets you use the plotboard more flexibly
for different workflows per project.

  • Plotboard settings popover added
  • Plotboard settings reset option
  • Card behavior and display options management
  • More stable plotboard workflow

Document Search Improvements

Document navigation and search have been significantly improved.

You can find documents more intuitively,
with autocomplete and various search expressions.

  • Email-style search syntax support
  • Search autocomplete added
  • Improved search input experience
  • Faster search result navigation

Document Editing Stability Improvements

Several issues that could occur while writing have been addressed.

In particular, small errors during editing
and input-related instability have been reduced.

  • More stable document editing
  • More stable input handling
  • Improved focus behavior while editing
  • More reliable Undo / Redo
  • Better responsiveness when editing long documents

Image Drag and Drop Support

You can now add images to documents easily via drag and drop.

Drop targets are shown more clearly
and images are inserted naturally into the document.

  • Image drag and drop support
  • Improved drop target indication
  • More stable image insertion

Data Stability on App Exit

The risk of data loss when closing the app has been reduced.

When the app closes while you’re editing,
saving has been improved so content is stored safely.

  • More reliable save handling on app exit
  • Better handling of unexpected exit situations

  • Plotboard settings menu added
  • Plotboard settings reset option
  • Image drag and drop support
  • Email-style search syntax support
  • Search autocomplete

  • Document editing stability improvements
  • Document navigation and search experience improvements
  • Data save stability on app exit
  • Side panel state management improvements
  • Image drop behavior improvements
  • Interface consistency improvements
  • Style system cleanup
  • Overall performance and responsiveness improvements

  • Search syntax may only work in some advanced search modes.
  • Plotboard settings may appear differently depending on your project workflow.

February 19, 2026

v1.0.4 - desktop

AI Review Score Adjustment

The scoring criteria for AI Review have been adjusted.

As many documents have been receiving overall higher scores recently,
we've recalibrated the evaluation scale to more accurately show differences between scores.

  • Scores may appear lower than before
  • However, this does not mean the actual quality has decreased
  • This is an adjustment to provide fairer and more discriminative feedback

Going forward, the difference between good writing and very good writing will be displayed more clearly.

Sheet Table of Contents Feature Added

You can now use document table of contents in sheets.

It automatically recognizes the document's heading structure,
allowing you to quickly navigate to any desired location.

  • View document structure at a glance
  • Click to jump to the corresponding location
  • Maintains collapsed state

You can now navigate long configuration documents or character sheets much more easily.

  • AI review score criteria adjustment
  • Table of Contents added to sheets
  • Onboarding process improvements
  • Document word count display expanded
  • Project save shortcut added

  • Document editing stability improvements
  • Tab and panel behavior stability improvements
  • Drag and drop behavior improvements
  • Korean and multilingual display improvements
  • Document navigation and movement experience improvements
  • Style and interface consistency improvements
  • Overall performance and responsiveness improvements

  • AI review scores may be difficult to directly compare with previous versions.
  • The table of contents feature works based on headings.

February 6, 2026

v1.0.4 - desktop
Tab system

Tab system

Tab System Added

Tab-based navigation has been introduced in the project panel.

Beyond splitting a single screen,
you can now switch between documents via tabs and
configure sheet properties using templates for faster, more consistent setup.

  • In-panel tab switching
  • Drag & drop tabs to reorder
  • Move tabs between panels
  • Stable behavior when closing the last tab
  • Keyboard shortcuts for creating tabs

Together with split view,
multi-document workflow is now much more natural.

Sheet property template

Sheet property template

Sheet Property Template Added

Property templates have been added so you can configure sheet properties quickly.

Templates for commonly used properties by sheet type are provided
and can be applied as soon as you select one.

  • Default property templates per sheet type
  • Automatic property structure creation
  • Less repetitive work
  • Localized template names and descriptions

This significantly improves speed and consistency when writing reference information
such as characters, events, and locations.

  • Tab system has been added to the project panel.
  • Multi-document tab switching within a panel is now supported.
  • Tab drag & drop supports reordering and moving tabs between panels.
  • Open new tab via keyboard shortcut has been added.
  • Property template has been added to sheets.
  • Default property templates are provided per sheet type.
  • Localization for sheet property templates has been added.

- Canvas content can be copied to another canvas. - Structure between split view and the tab system has been refined. - Tab drop zone indication and animation have been improved. - Layout stability when closing the last tab has been improved. - Invalid drops into empty panels are now prevented. - Header breadcrumb structure and display have been improved. - Breadcrumb behavior now reflects project context. - Tab drag behavior stability on mobile has been improved. - Tab focus and window focus handling have been improved. - Style consistency across Pane, Header, and Sidebar has been improved. - SheetDetailPage layout and property update logic have been improved. - Overall rendering performance and UI stability have been improved.

  • Some split view usage and interactions may differ from before.
  • The tab system operates per panel and is reset when switching projects.
  • Property templates are built-in; user-defined extensions are planned for later.

February 4, 2026

v1.0.4 - desktop

This update focuses on expanding project structure and improving writing productivity.
It introduces a more flexible reference system while significantly enhancing the editor interaction and customization experience.

From project organization to editing workflows,
this release improves stability and overall usability across the app.

Sheet Type

Sheet Type

Sheet Entity Added

A new Sheet entity, which extends the existing Character structure, has been introduced.

Sheets are designed to organize reference information beyond characters, enabling more flexible project structuring.

Sheets can represent:

  • Characters
  • Events
  • Organizations
  • Locations
  • Items
  • Other custom concepts

This allows projects to structure references more naturally across different storytelling and planning workflows.

⚠️ If you are currently using the legacy Character format,
please review the migration guide.
Migration Guide

Editor Presets

Editor Presets

Editor Presets

Editor settings can now be saved and switched using presets.

This allows you to quickly adapt your writing environment depending on your workflow or writing style.

  • Create custom presets
  • Save and reuse configurations
  • Improved persistence and stability of editor settings

Table Support

The editor now supports table creation and editing.

Tables are created with a default 3×3 layout and allow structured content organization directly inside documents.

  • Cell editing support
  • Context menu table controls
  • Improved stability across editing flows
Slash Command

Slash Command

Slash Commands

You can now open the command menu by typing / inside the editor.

This enables faster access to formatting and content tools without interrupting writing flow.

  • Insert blocks quickly
  • Access formatting tools
  • Insert structural elements efficiently

  • Added Sheet entity to expand project reference structures
  • Added Editor Preset system
  • Added Table support in the editor
  • Added Slash command menu accessible via /
  • Added option to hide document titles
  • Added preset management and storage for editor settings
  • Added sheet category selection and management
  • Integrated sheet creation and linking into editor and property panels
  • Added project templates with sheet-based structures
  • Expanded command palette to support label and status creation

  • Unified app ID and name to pensiv
  • Added .pnsv file association and icon support
  • Improved editor stability and database connection reliability
  • Improved project view performance and layout
  • Improved overall client performance
  • Improved system font handling logic
  • Improved changelog screen performance and auto-navigation logic
  • Improved mobile UI and editor layout stability
  • Improved font settings UI and automatic fallback correction
  • Improved theme persistence and stability
  • Improved rendering stability across environments
  • Added recent search history for Hanja conversion
  • Improved task creation screen structure
  • Reduced UI transition errors during navigation
  • Improved AI Review reference and instruction management
  • Added automatic saving and restoring of last AI instructions and references
  • Improved IME composition replacement logic
  • Fixed editor disappearing issue when changing settings
  • Improved multi-document selection and title editing stability
  • Added drag-and-drop reordering for labels and statuses
  • Fixed issue where rapid edits could cause content loss
  • Fixed sidebar focus bug
  • Improved TXT import/export stability
  • Added ability to rename default project sections
  • Improved sidebar UI consistency

  • The legacy Character structure has been internally extended into the Sheet entity.
    Some visual or structural differences may appear after migration.
  • Sheet functionality will continue to expand in upcoming updates.
  • Editor presets may behave differently depending on user environment and configuration.

January 14, 2026

v1.0.3 - desktop

This update focuses on surfacing connections between documents and ideas.
Beyond individual files, we refined the experience of understanding and navigating the overall structure.

We especially worked on helping you grasp references and stay oriented in complex projects.

Backlink

Backlink

The Backlink (Beta) feature has been added.
You can see where documents, characters, and plots are being referenced at a glance.

Mentions are collected automatically,
and you can jump directly to linked locations to naturally understand project context.

Graph View Settings

Graph View Settings

Graph View now includes display settings.
Even in complex projects, flows are clearer to read.

  • Node size
  • Edge thickness
  • Arrow visibility

You can tailor the visualization to your working style.

Filter Search

Filter Search

Search has expanded to filter-based exploration.
After entering a keyword, press Tab to lock it as a filter.

Subsequent searches
continue based on the locked filter conditions,
making complex, multi-condition searches much smoother.

Panel Lock

Panel Lock

You can now lock panels you use frequently.
Locking panels fixes the layout so your screen stays steady and you can stay focused.

  • Panel lock shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + L or Command + Option + L on Mac

  • Added Backlink (Beta) to check references across documents.
  • Added node size / edge size / arrow visibility settings in Graph View.
  • Added filter-lock search using the Tab key.
  • Added panel lock for side panels.
  • Plot part card mentions now cover all items, not just characters/documents.
  • You can now create new items without a title right away.

  • Sync logic is more stable.
  • Added icon size adjustment options.
  • List margins adjusted for better readability.
  • Added delete shortcut (Backspace) in the file tree.
  • Dropdown icons are hidden when there are no children.
  • Character entries and plot boards now keep content aligned left when opening document notes.
  • When adding a new card/part card via shortcut, it now appears right next to or below the card you were editing.
  • Added paragraph spacing options.
  • Added many missing emoji.

  • Backlink is in beta, so some links may be missing in certain cases.
  • Graph View settings are not saved per project.
  • Some interactions may feel different due to internal structural changes.

January 7, 2026

v1.0.3 - desktop

Following the v1.0.3 update, pensiv has undergone multiple rounds of stabilization and feature enhancements in short cycles.
This summary consolidates all the changes that have been implemented during this period.

Rather than eye-catching changes,
we focused on details and reliability that keep your workflow uninterrupted.

Web Version

Web Version

Through this update, pensiv web version has been officially released.
You can access your projects without installation,
and read and edit with the same structure as the desktop version.

Web version: https://app.pensiv.so

The previous bookmark method has been completely removed,
and project organization now consistently operates with Sections at the center.

Font Settings

Font Settings

In Settings → Fonts,
you can directly import and use custom fonts.
The system has been configured to manage both system fonts and custom fonts together.

Additionally, backup paths can now be directly specified in Settings,
enabling management tailored to your workspace.

  • pensiv web version has been officially released.
  • Section functionality has been added for project organization.
  • The existing bookmark feature has been completely replaced by Sections.
  • Backup save paths can be directly specified in Settings.
  • Custom font import is supported in Settings → Fonts.
  • Stopwatch and time widgets have been added.
  • Emoji setting functionality has been added to file icons.
  • In the plotboard, entering a non-existent character name/document name will automatically create a new file.
  • Shortcuts for creating new cards / new part cards have been added.
    • New card: Ctrl + Shift + A
    • New part card: Ctrl + Shift + M

  • Section management and drag-and-drop behavior in the project sidebar have been improved.
  • Update notification cards have been integrated into the sidebar, and the display method has been streamlined.
  • The stability of automatic backup logic has been enhanced.
  • Security handling across the backup logic has been strengthened.
  • Document goal management logic has been improved.
  • When opening the side panel, the main content position has been adjusted to naturally shift to the left.
  • Through rendering optimization, battery consumption has been reduced.
  • Icon emoji UI has been improved for greater clarity.
  • Change detection modal logic has been streamlined, improving predictability.
  • Character input errors have been fixed.
  • When creating new items with shortcuts in the left sidebar, they are now created based on the currently selected folder.
  • Automatic quote and parenthesis closing functionality has been added when entering character files.

  • Content Security Policy (CSP) has been strengthened.
  • Session management logic has been extended to all file entities.
  • Client internal security structure has been comprehensively reorganized.
  • Windows packaging and code signing stability have been improved.

  • If you experienced issues installing or updating to v1.0.3 on Windows,
    please download the latest installation file again from the homepage.
    https://pensiv.so/download
  • The web version may have some differences from desktop-only features and behavior.
  • This update includes numerous internal structural changes, so some UI details may feel different from before.

January 3, 2026

v1.0.3 - desktop
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We've deployed the v1.0.3 client update.
This update focuses on building the foundation that will support future changes, even if it's not immediately visible.
Client security has been significantly strengthened, and structural updates have been made to support features that will be added later.

Section Feature

Section Feature

The core of this update is the newly introduced Section feature.
Bookmarks that were previously used are no longer maintained and have been completely replaced by Sections.

With Sections, you can group items within a project, change their order by dragging, and organize them by context.
It has expanded beyond simply collecting "frequently used items" to become a way of organizing your work structure itself.

Windows Installation Complete Notification

Windows Installation Complete Notification

Note: If you don't see an installation complete notification like the image above on Windows,
please download the latest installation file again from the homepage.
https://pensiv.so/download

  • Section feature has been newly added for project organization.
  • The existing bookmark feature has been replaced by Sections and is no longer maintained.
  • Section creation, deletion, and reordering are supported via drag and drop.
  • UpdateNotificationCard has been integrated into ProjectSidebar.
  • An option to completely quit the app from the tray has been added.

  • Drag & drop animations and drop area handling have been improved to feel more natural.
  • The stability and predictability of section creation/deletion/sorting operations have been significantly improved.
  • Logic for remembering the last window position and state, and status monitor position has been strengthened.
  • The custom font system has been updated, improving rendering stability.
  • Text extraction stability and error handling have been improved in the Hanja conversion page, profile tab, and other areas.
  • Improvements related to Windows packaging and code signing have been applied.

  • Client backup data encryption has been strengthened.
  • Security structure for future sync functionality has been pre-applied.
  • Security refactoring across the entire client has been included.

  • Existing bookmarks have been replaced by Sections, and the behavior may feel different from before.
  • If you experienced issues during installation or update on Windows, we recommend re-downloading the installation file.
  • This update includes numerous internal structural changes, so there may be some subtle UI changes.

December 30, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop

This update focuses on helping you establish a work rhythm without disrupting your focus. You can now manage goals separately at the document level and daily level, and the editing UI has been made quieter and more predictable.

When editing or creating nodes in the canvas, auto-focus moves to that node. You can enter edit mode by double-clicking and exit with ESC, so you don't need to find your editing position again.

Settings location: Settings → Canvas to turn auto-focus and auto-zoom on or off.

Context Menu

Context Menu

Instead of a floating toolbar that appears on selection, you can now use context menu-based editing options. Right-click to quickly access the editing features you need, and keyboard shortcuts are displayed alongside each option.

Settings location: Settings → Editor to adjust context menu-related options.

Goal Widget

Goal Widget

A goal widget has been added that shows document goal settings and progress. You can manage document-level and daily-level goals separately, and confetti feedback is shown once per document when a goal is achieved.

Settings location: Settings → Goal to set document-specific goals.

  • A goal widget has been added that shows document goal settings and progress.
  • Daily Goal functionality has been added to manage work volume on a daily basis.
  • Confetti feedback is shown once per document when a document goal is achieved.
  • Context menu-based editing options are now available instead of a floating toolbar that appears on selection.
  • Auto-focus moves to the node when editing or creating nodes in the canvas.
  • Canvas node edit mode has been added—double-click to enter and press ESC to exit.
  • FloatingWidgetContext has been introduced to manage floating widgets, improving widget alignment and position calculation.

  • Goal settings defaults have been unified to active state, making the initial usage flow more natural.
  • Confetti trigger and position calculation logic for daily goal and document goal widgets have been refined.
  • Keyboard shortcut display within context menus has been consistently improved.
  • Floating toolbar display on selection can now be controlled in settings.
  • Placeholder and auto-zoom behavior work more reliably based on canvas edit state.
  • Bookmark-related context menu behavior and code structure have been organized.
  • Overall UI details have been refined, including editor paragraph spacing, button sizes, and icon alignment.

  • Document goal confetti is shown only once per document and will not appear again afterward.
  • Context menu-based editing may feel different from some existing floating toolbar behaviors depending on settings.
  • Canvas auto-focus and auto-zoom can be turned off in settings, and layout movement may occur.
  • This update includes numerous internal refactorings, so there may be some subtle UI changes.

December 28, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop

This update focuses on improving quick access to frequently opened documents and enhancing the stability of document export and backup features. You can drag bookmarks directly to the sidebar to pin and organize them, or quickly access the bookmark list from the command palette. At the same time, formatting preservation when exporting documents to markdown has improved, and backups can now be saved more flexibly.

  • Bookmark scrolling and visual feedback have been improved, making it easier to manage many bookmarks.
  • Document markdown export: Major formatting elements such as paragraphs, headings, quotes, lists, and code blocks are now converted to markdown more accurately when exporting.
  • List-related key handling improvements (TAB/indentation and interaction with auto-closing), nested list representation is now more accurate.
  • Editor focus behavior stabilization: Focus position no longer unnecessarily recenters when opening/closing dialogs or character tables.
  • Heading format default size calculation has been refined, making document viewing more consistent.
  • App freezing when quickly changing focus has been improved.
  • Placeholder behavior improvements prevent unnecessary placeholders from appearing in list items.

  • Bookmarks are currently stored only locally (browser/app storage). Account synchronization or server storage is not supported.
  • When customizing the backup path, backup files are saved to the selected folder, so please be sure to check the save location.
  • Snapshot backups are saved with the specified path and name, and saving with the same name may overwrite existing files.
  • While formatting conversion has improved during document export, very special formatting (complex plugin notation, etc.) may require manual verification.

December 27, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop
Share Functionality

Share Functionality

We've enabled quick sharing of documents with others and simple comment-based collaboration. The share screen provides Korean by default and has clean link previews and button layouts, making invitations and confirmations much easier.

Comment Functionality

Comment Functionality

Comment Functionality

Example document: https://pensiv.so/s/3ShKWOesD9EuzIDt

At the same time, we've organized the note editing environment and editor behavior to make the writing flow feel more stable. Title input and rich text editing have been added, making it easier to write notes structurally, and node heights now adjust in real-time to content changes.

  • Create public links through the share button in the header and allow anyone with the link to leave comments on the document.
  • Share management enables creation, cancellation, and list checking so you can manage invitation links directly.
  • Share popup displays link previews and clean text, supporting Korean as the default display.
  • Note editor has been replaced with rich text, making title input and body formatting work easier.

  • You can check the share status of items in the project tree, allowing you to immediately identify share status from the document list.
  • Navigation items now show auxiliary titles (append titles) together, improving identification.
  • Header alignment, minimum size, and height calculation for file/note nodes have been improved, making manual size adjustment and layout more stable.
  • Export icons in multiple places have been unified, improving visual consistency.

  • Anyone with a share link can leave comments on the document, so please check the public scope before distributing links.
  • Title input functionality has been added to notes, so existing notes may have empty titles — add titles as needed.
  • Node heights may automatically change with content changes, which may cause some layout adjustments.
  • Share link management permissions apply to document owners or users with permitted permissions.

December 24, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop
Project Notes

Project Notes

Project-level notes have been added, allowing you to manage everything from short ideas to long-form memos in one place. You can now narrow down note lists by tags and colors, edit tags directly from cards, and rearrange order by dragging in the sidebar for a more natural organization flow.

Task Colors

Task Colors

Tasks can now also be assigned colors, allowing visual distinction not just for notes but for tasks as well.

  • Added note list and detail view functionality to create, view, and edit notes within projects.
  • You can now edit tags directly from note cards, with automatic suggestions for tags registered in the project.
  • Introduced sub-dropdowns to filter notes by color and tags, allowing you to quickly view only desired items.
  • You can drag notes in the sidebar to rearrange their order, which is immediately reflected in the project's display order.
  • Tasks can now be assigned colors, allowing visual distinction not just for notes but for tasks as well.

  • You can now immediately check the number of notes linked to each header (documents, canvases, characters, etc.) for easier navigation to related work.
  • Folder view and file view toggle states are now preserved, allowing you to return to frequently used views instantly.
  • Local search now includes notes and tasks, enabling faster discovery of related content.
  • The project settings dialog now supports keyboard navigation (arrow keys and Enter) for easier item selection and movement.
  • New note creation now includes a default title for immediate writing, along with UI refinements like dropdown spacing for improved usability.
  • Unnecessary local items are cleaned up after bulk deletions to maintain clean synchronization status.

  • Notes are added as project data, so initial use may take time for synchronization or initial processing.
  • Changing order in the sidebar will modify the display order for that project, so please confirm changes during collaborative work.
  • Search results now include notes and tasks, which may increase the number of search results.
  • Assigning colors to tasks helps with visual distinction, but existing criteria that relied on colors may need reevaluation.

December 22, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop

This update focuses on simplifying the process of organizing, polishing, and publishing what you’ve written.
You can now export multiple documents at once, fine-tune the editor’s appearance and typography, and use spell check and platform presets to reduce preparation time before publishing.

1. Multi-document Export (Multi Export)

Multi Export

Multi Export

You can select multiple documents at once and export them in HWP, DOCX, EPUB, TXT, MD formats.
Depending on the platform or purpose, you can also choose whether to merge them into a single file or export each document as an individual file.

  • Organize long-form works/series into a single manuscript file
  • Keep chapter-by-chapter files as they are and export them in bulk
  • Generate publish-ready and archive formats at the same time

2. Expanded Appearance, Fonts, and Font Size Settings

(Accent Color & Font Size)

Appearance Settings

Appearance Settings

You can now adjust the editor’s accent color, font, and font size in more detail.
This lets you build a reading-friendly environment that matches your working style or genre, and you can always revert back to the defaults when needed.

  • New fonts added such as Batang, Pretendard, KoPubWorldBatang, Gulim, and more
  • Text size and accent color previewed in real time
  • Reset button to restore all appearance settings at once

3. Manual Spell Check

Manual Spell Check

Manual Spell Check

Rather than relying only on automatic suggestions, you can now enter your own correction text and apply it immediately.
This keeps the writer in control of the final decisions, including proper nouns, worldbuilding terms, and intentional expressions.

  • Combine suggestions with manual input
  • Apply corrections directly to the document instantly
  • Achieve accurate corrections without repetitive edits

4. Platform Presets

Platform Presets

Platform Presets

We now provide typography and layout presets tailored to major Korean web novel platforms.
You no longer need to tweak every setting for each platform’s requirements—just apply the preset.

  • Munpia
  • Novelpia
  • KakaoPage
  • Joara
  • Naver Series

You can change or reset presets at any time,
so the write → revise → publish flow becomes much simpler.

  • Improved the floating text toolbar that appears when selecting text, making it easier to access character tools.
  • Added keyboard shortcuts and command system integration for inserting images.
  • Stabilized IME (CJK) input handling and keyboard navigation.
  • Simplified export steps and refined the export dialog UX.
  • Cleaned up editor interactions (drag-to-delete, auto-resizing, etc.).

  • When using the appearance reset feature, your personal settings will return to their default values.
  • Applying new fonts or presets may change how the document appears, so we recommend checking a preview before publishing.

December 14, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop
Daily Goals

Daily Goals

This update introduces a new daily goal feature and refines the editing environment to better record activity time while writing. Goal settings and progress are visible at a glance, and celebration animations when goals are achieved work more naturally. We've also organized some layouts and settings screens to make the user flow smoother.

  • You can set daily goals directly in settings and check your progress. The default unit is character count, allowing for detailed goal management.
  • Added an always-visible goal widget on the screen to instantly check current progress and move it to your desired location.
  • Automatically tracks 'active editing time' during editing to better reflect actual work time.

  • Goal achievement celebration animations now work properly on initial load and have been organized to occur only once per day.
  • Organized spacing and layout of project settings screen and sidebar to make distinctions between setting items clearer.
  • Adjusted UI height and responsiveness of timers/popovers to improve usability on smaller screens.
  • Improved breadcrumb and folder path display to work more reliably.
  • Localized daily goal-related text including Korean and English translations.
  • Added small visual elements (e.g., snowflake animations) throughout the layout to make the screen more friendly.

  • Editing activity measurement and session-based analysis features are in a trial phase. Results may vary, and you can configure whether to enable tracking as needed.

December 12, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop
Simple Timer and Usability Improvements

Simple Timer and Usability Improvements

After a few days off, we're starting with a small update. The centerpiece of this release is the timer at the top of the screen, which allows you to quickly start and pause, and use it according to your personal settings. Additionally, when you open the app, it returns to the last location you were viewing, and we've refined the plot card editing experience to be more intuitive.

  • Timer added: You can start/pause directly from the screen and select presets to use.
  • Timer personalization: Set frequently used time presets and default timer settings that will automatically apply on next use.
  • Notification sounds added: You can choose from multiple notification sounds to immediately recognize when a timer completes.

  • Timer visualization improved: The minute hand's state changes are displayed more intuitively, allowing you to check progress at a glance.
  • Settings synchronization: Timer-related settings are maintained according to your user environment, reducing the need to reapply settings.
  • Last visited path restoration: When you open the app, it immediately moves to the screen you were previously viewing, allowing you to continue your workflow.
  • Plot card editing UX improved: Removed popover cards and simplified the editing flow, making modifications smoother.
  • Overall interaction refinement: Improved graph and sidebar selection experience to provide more stable and predictable responses.

  • When you open the app, it moves to the last screen you opened, so your return location changes immediately.
  • The plot card editing method has changed, so it may take some time to get used to if you were familiar with editing in a popover format like before.

December 6, 2025

v1.0.2 - desktop
Plot Card Color

Plot Card Color

This update introduces color and tag features to make plot management more intuitive and visually distinguishable, while refining the overall sync experience to improve stability and progress visibility. We've also applied various visual improvements to enhance the explorability and readability of the relationship graph.

  • Color selection has been added to plot cards and part cards, allowing you to visually distinguish and personalize cards.
  • Tags can be added to plot cards for categorization and search, making it easier to quickly find and organize related items.
  • Plot board creation now immediately reflects results for better responsiveness, and if issues occur, it restores to the original state for stable handling.
  • Mouse wheel zoom in/out functionality has been added to the relationship graph, making it more convenient to explore complex connections.

  • Tag editing and display have been refined to work more naturally, reducing unnecessary error notifications when adding/removing tags.
  • Tags can now be utilized in search and filters, making related item exploration more accurate.
  • Graph node label visibility and opacity transitions have been smoothly adjusted, so labels no longer flicker suddenly when zooming in/out.
  • Edge (relationship line) styles and interactions have been improved, with tooltip and toolbar positions displaying more consistently when hovering/selecting.
  • Sync status display and progress information have been clarified, making it easier to check background sync situations.
  • Plot part description text now handles line breaks better, improving readability and editing convenience.

  • Newly introduced colors and tags are not automatically applied to existing boards or cards. Please set them manually if needed.

December 5, 2025

1.0.2 - desktop
Task Management Feature Added

Task Management Feature Added

We've introduced a task management workflow that allows you to create individual tasks within projects, organize them in lists, and open them in detail pages for review. You can reorder tasks by dragging, and adjust priorities faster with filters and batch operations.

The task creation and editing process has been improved to be more intuitive and responsive, and Korean text and date input/display have been refined to be more natural.

  • Added basic workflow for creating tasks, viewing lists, and navigating directly to detail pages ("Open Task").
  • Tasks in lists can be reordered via drag and drop.
  • Improved date handling integrated with calendar/date input for more accurate scheduling.
  • Updated Korean text and localized search/result messages.

  • Tasks are immediately displayed in the list upon creation, allowing you to move on to the next task without waiting.
  • Task lists automatically sync when opening projects to maintain the latest state.
  • Tasks are preserved during delete/restore processes, reducing concerns about unintended data loss.
  • Enhanced filter options and search results make it faster to find desired tasks.
  • Improved visual feedback for task items (fade-out, strikethrough, dividers, etc.) and layout consistency.
  • Refined input flow and submit behavior in the task creation dialog for smoother interaction.
  • Improved drag collision detection and visual representation of drag overlays to increase manipulation reliability.
  • Task-related user preferences are persisted, maintaining a personalized task viewing experience.

  • After the update, task-related UI behavior and filter settings may differ slightly, so we recommend checking them once in the projects you're using.

December 1, 2025

1.0.2 - desktop

Header Customization

Header Customization

Header Customization

This update focuses on changes to personalize the user interface and make canvas work faster and more convenient. You can organize headers and toolbars directly to place frequently used tools right in front of you, and on the canvas, copy and paste along with the right toolbar make the workflow more natural.

Typography Customization

Typography Customization

Typography Customization

We've also added the ability to customize typography. You can show only the features you need and hide unnecessary ones.

  • Header customization: For each file type (document, character, plotboard, folder, canvas, etc.), you can rearrange header items via drag and drop and choose whether to show or hide them.
  • Toolbar customization: You can directly edit toolbar items and rearrange groups to prioritize frequently used tools.
  • Enhanced canvas functionality: Added a right toolbar for quick access to frequently used actions like zoom, undo/redo, and supports copying (Cmd/Ctrl+C) and pasting (Cmd/Ctrl+V) selected items on the canvas.

  • Relationship graph node placement now appears more balanced. Complex connections are also better organized and easier to view.
  • Dropdown and tooltip behavior has been improved, reducing visual confusion related to menu open states.
  • Icon organization: Added and integrated key icons like undo/redo, improving interface consistency.
  • Menu handling and accessibility for project items and tree representation have been improved, making menus display more reliably.
  • Localization expansion: English and Korean strings have been enhanced, making new feature guidance and settings clearer.

  • Copy and paste shortcuts only work in the active panel. If you're using another panel, the intended action may not execute.
  • Some header items and controls have been moved to the right toolbar for layout improvements, so please check and adjust their positions through personal settings.

November 30, 2025

1.0.2 - desktop
Canvas

Canvas

In this update, we focused on improving the workspace with a flexible canvas and stronger backup security. You can create a canvas just like any other file and use it directly within your projects. It naturally supports everyday workflows like grouping, duplicating, and undoing actions. Backups can now be stored in encrypted form, so you can keep your data safe with more peace of mind.

  • Canvas (visual workspace): Inspired by Obsidian’s canvas, we now provide a canvas where you can place nodes, group them, and create duplicates. You can create a new canvas as easily as creating a new file inside a project.
  • Group/ungroup buttons: You can create and release groups from the selection toolbar, making it easier to manage complex structures.
  • Duplication: When duplicating a canvas, hierarchical cascading duplication is supported, making it convenient to create templates and manage different branches of your work.
  • Encrypted backups: You can encrypt backups when saving them, and import/export encrypted backups. (You’ll need the password when restoring.)

  • Editing flow stability: Undo/redo has been added so you can easily revert mistakes. Changes in selection state alone are no longer recorded, keeping your history cleaner.
  • Focus improvements: In split-view mode, the active panel now keeps focus more consistently, so drag and click operations stay in the area you intended.
  • Node labels and color handling: Restores group labels more reliably, improves handling of empty inputs, and refines background color behavior for better visual consistency.
  • File relationship cleanup: When a file is deleted, related nodes on the canvas are automatically cleaned up so your data doesn’t become fragmented.
  • File edit synchronization: Edits to file titles and descriptions are now better synchronized with the actual file data, reducing confusion.
  • Interface & usability tweaks: Localized search placeholder text, adjusted sidebar spacing, smoothed the height animation of file picker dialogs, and refined back/forward navigation shortcuts for better everyday usability.
  • Changelog display behavior: Changelogs are now shown only when the version changes, reducing unnecessary pop-ups.

  • Encrypted backups require the password (decryption key) when restoring. If you lose the key, restoration may be impossible, so please store it safely.
  • The backup format has been updated, so older backups may require conversion or special steps to restore. For important backups, please store a separate copy before updating.

November 27, 2025

1.0.1 - desktop
Local Mode

Local Mode

This update focuses on offline usability and data safety. With local-only mode, you can work confidently without server synchronization, and improved backup features and recovery flows have reduced concerns about data loss. Additionally, the app icon now changes based on your theme, and window titles are more intuitive, making it easier to switch between tasks.

  • Local-only mode: Added an option to store projects only on your device, allowing you to work without server synchronization.
  • Backup management: Added UI to save, export, import, and delete project backups, making data storage and migration easier.
  • Manual sync trigger: After disabling local-only mode, you can immediately trigger synchronization when needed.
  • Theme-based app icon: The app icon automatically changes based on dark/light theme, improving visual consistency.

  • Document title improvements: Window titles now more accurately reflect the current project and file name, making it easier to distinguish between multiple windows.
  • Enhanced automatic backups: Backups work regardless of server synchronization status, and you can more clearly see when backups occur, making recovery easier.
  • Improved recovery stability: Enhanced restore behavior when items are not on the server, reducing the risk of data loss during trash recovery and project restoration.
  • Deletion management improvements: Added deletion-related metadata to increase recovery possibilities, and strengthened validation logic in the project deletion dialog to prevent accidental deletions.
  • Resource loading flexibility: Expanded loading methods for fonts and attached resources, making them display more reliably across various environments.

  • While local-only mode is enabled, changes will not be sent to the server. To synchronize with the server, disable the mode and then trigger manual synchronization.
  • We recommend regularly exporting important changes as backup files and storing them externally.

November 24, 2025

1.0.0 - desktop

This update focuses on making the experience of leaving thoughts, viewing documents, and understanding the process of change even clearer. You can capture ideas that come up during work, read project structure more naturally, and intuitively check previous records.

📝 File Notes

File Notes

File Notes

You can now leave individual notes for each file, allowing you to store thoughts beyond the document itself. Keep ideas, revision directions, and reference materials in context.

  • Manage notes on a per-file basis
  • Space optimized for quick recording
  • Never lose track of work context

📁 Folder View Mode Improvements

Folder View

Folder View

The existing folder view has been expanded to include Plotboard, Docs, and Character files. You can now directly manage more sub-elements within a single flow.

  • Organize and manage structure like folders
  • Connect Plotboard and Character files
  • Understand work structure at a glance

🕓 Document History Comparison

History Comparison

History Comparison

A view has been added that allows you to compare past versions with the current document at a glance. You can more easily understand what and how things have changed.

  • Quickly check what has changed
  • Easy to revert to previous state
  • Workflow becomes clearer

  • Default font size and line spacing can be saved as personal settings
  • Overall layout balance and visual stability have been improved
  • Window transitions and notification behavior have become smoother

  • Some view settings may be reset after the update
  • When using the history feature for the first time, synchronization time may be required

November 18, 2025

1.0.0 - desktop
Split Preview Drag

Split Preview Drag

This update significantly enhances the usability of the project sidebar and
refines the overall UI behavior centered around the new Split Preview Drag feature.

  • Split Preview Drag (Split Preview Overlay) Added
    • Introduced a draggable overlay that allows intuitive splitting of both areas when selecting documents
    • Useful for quickly comparing documents while exploring the project structure

  • Enhanced Offline Work and Sync Stability

    • Improved exception handling during offline work
    • Enhanced recovery logic when synchronization fails

  • Project Sidebar Functionality Enhancements

    • Improved multi-selection responsiveness
    • Keyboard shortcuts refactoring
    • Added collapse/expand root items shortcut
    • New shortcuts for project management and localization updates
    • Interface simplification by removing some commands

  • UI and Style Improvements

    • Border color adjustments
    • Overall style cleanup and Command Palette UI updates
    • Changelog API and UI style/localization improvements

  • Unified 'pensiv' notation across documents/settings/logs
  • Overall sidebar UI refactoring and performance improvements

November 16, 2025

1.0.0 - desktop

Official Release v1.0.0 🚀

pensiv has finally launched as official version v1.0.0!
This release is a comprehensive update that reorganizes the entire product around three core changes.

Based on feedback collected during the beta phase, we've comprehensively enhanced stability, data processing, and document editing experience. The overall workflow, from project loading to saving and switching, has become much smoother.

1. AI Review Feature Introduction

AI Review

AI Review

The AI Review feature, which analyzes your work and provides feedback from structural and literary perspectives,
has been newly included.
With real-time streaming reviews, review history, and citation-based analysis,
a professional review environment is now available in the official version.

2. Special Characters & Zoom Features + UI Overhaul

Special Characters

Special Characters

The following features have been added to improve the document writing workflow:

  • Special Characters (Character Map) insertion feature
  • Full editor zoom in/out functionality
  • Complete restructuring of Home/Project/Editor UI

The entire interface is now more clearly and consistently organized.

  • Improved sidebar drag and drop responsiveness
  • Added soft update notification toast
  • Improved Undo/Redo (Ctrl+Z) stability
  • Performance improvements for AI Review and SpellCheck side panels
  • Stabilized focus mode event handling and selection
  • Enhanced PWA update flow
  • Re-adjusted styles for major components
  • Expanded multilingual (Korean/English) localization

November 12, 2025

0.3.2 - desktop
Offline Mode Beta

Offline Mode Beta

This update introduces Offline Mode functionality.

You can now continue working in pensiv even without an internet connection. All changes are saved locally and automatically synchronized when the connection is restored.

  • Offline Mode Support: All features available without internet connection
  • Local Auto-save: All changes are immediately saved to local storage
  • Automatic Sync: Automatically synchronizes with server when internet connection is restored
  • Offline Work Tracking: Tracks items modified offline for synchronization upon reconnection
  • LWW (Last Write Wins) Conflict Resolution: Automatic conflict resolution based on timestamps
  • Offline Mode Entry Warning: Beta feature and important notices on first use
  • Pending Sync Display: Real-time display of number of items modified offline

  • Optimistic Updates: Immediate UI response even in offline state
  • Local Database Utilization: Stable local storage through IndexedDB
  • Automatic Reconnection Detection: Automatically starts synchronization when network is restored
  • Sync Status Display: Clear indication of current synchronization status
  • Offline Work Protection: Ensures work done offline is not lost

  • Beta Feature: Offline mode is currently in beta
  • LWW Logic: The most recent changes take priority when reconnecting
  • Multi-device Caution: When editing offline on multiple devices simultaneously, only the last saved version is maintained
  • Concurrent Editing Recommendation: To prevent data loss, we recommend avoiding simultaneous offline editing on multiple devices

November 5, 2025

0.3.2 - desktop

This update introduces the Import Feature. You can now seamlessly bring in manuscripts or documents you've already written into pensiv. Your work should be able to continue from anywhere.

pensiv is a place where new stories begin, but it should also be a place where you can bring in the worlds you've already been writing. This import feature is the first step toward that connection.

  • File import feature added
  • You can import the following file formats into pensiv:
    • HWP
    • DOCX
    • EPUB
    • TXT
    • Markdown (.md)
  • Converts while preserving document structure, line breaks, paragraph spacing, etc. as much as possible

  • Progress status and guidance messages during import process
  • Clear feedback on errors that may occur during file processing
  • UX improvements to immediately view and edit converted documents in the editor

November 4, 2025

0.3.2 - desktop

  • Shortcut settings feature added
  • Global keyboard shortcuts implementation (settings and application control)
  • macOS shared menu feature added

  • Updated keyboard shortcuts for search functionality
  • Enhanced keyboard shortcut management system
  • Improved UI tooltips
  • Updated shortcut key for settings dialog in command palette
  • Refactored keyboard shortcut handling logic
  • Code cleanup and improved readability

November 3, 2025

0.3.1 - desktop

The core of this update is the Spell Checker.

Currently a Korean-only beta feature that automatically detects spelling errors in text and provides correction suggestions.

  • Spell Checker (Korean-only beta)
  • 'My Dictionary' feature added

  • Improved plot card drag UX
  • Updated plot board UI
  • Improved scroll state persistence across views
  • Partial home screen design updates

October 29, 2025

0.3.1 - desktop

  • Windows environment UI improvements
  • Onboarding design updates
  • Bullet point fixes
  • Font logic improvements

  • Enhanced Content Security Policy (CSP)
  • Stabilized hide and exit flows
  • Other stabilization work and bug fixes

October 28, 2025

0.3.0 - desktop

  • Project interaction tour added
  • Profile card download added

  • Separated client window hide & close actions
  • Updated client content security policy

October 27, 2025

0.3.0 - desktop

  • Personal profile card added

  • Onboarding flow UI changes
  • Work creation UI changes

October 26, 2025

0.3.0 - desktop

  • Fixed tag input field deletion bug

  • Updated folder view child file UI
  • Changed shortcuts for global search (Ctrl+Shift+F) and document search (Ctrl+F)
  • Added relationship graph option settings and excluded folder relationships
  • Improved plot card drag UX
  • Improved plot part card edit UX

October 24, 2025

0.3.0 - desktop

  • Fixed labelId conversion issue in document files
  • Fixed image disappearing on click issue
  • Fixed Korean export issue

  • Improved plot part card drag and relationship setting UX
  • Updated sidebar file list design
  • Fixed indentation logic
Changelog - pensiv