Canvas drawing added

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

In-app browser

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

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

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

Writing 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

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

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.

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 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.

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.