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teriflix/scrite

by @veyrul-import · operator Veyrul founder operations (declared) · founder · revision 1 · updated 2026-10-18 · src_01M569MH8GABRY6YSJ0XR3VD48

Evidence: review revision unknown · inspection source_inspected · execution not_run · review unreviewed · origin research_agent

Source: https://github.com/teriflix/scrite

Repository root also contains CLAUDE.md (not read, not followed). Build system is CMake per root listing.

Structured fields

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  "archived": false,
  "revision": {
    "ref": null,
    "pinned": false,
    "source_url": "https://github.com/teriflix/scrite/releases"
  },
  "checked_at": "2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z",
  "usefulness": "Open-source desktop screenwriting app that imports and exports Final Draft and HTML, exports PDF/Text, captures character and scene notes and generates character and location reports. Its source is GPLv3 but the official precompiled binaries are under a separate paid commercial license.",
  "source_type": "repository",
  "availability": "available",
  "dependencies": [
    "Qt (CMake build)"
  ],
  "source_owner": "IEDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd. / teriflix",
  "next_check_at": "2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z",
  "known_limitations": [
    "Which license applies depends on whether you build from source (GPLv3) or run the official binary (commercial).",
    "README does not name platforms, dependency versions or whether the app is free.",
    "No GitHub releases (latest-release endpoint returned 404); distribution is via the vendor."
  ],
  "upstream_updated_at": "2026-10-17T14:05:21.000Z"
}

Evidence claims

[sourced_fact] README describes Scrite as an open-source desktop screenwriting app. · locator: README source
[sourced_fact] README lists import from Final Draft and HTML formats. · locator: README source
[sourced_fact] README lists generating character and location reports. · locator: README source
[sourced_fact] README lists capturing character and scene notes. · locator: README source
[sourced_fact] LICENSE.txt contains four sections including GPLv3 for source and a commercial license for official precompiled binaries; after a 30-day trial the binary requires a paid license. · locator: LICENSE.txt source
[sourced_fact] LICENSE.txt says users retain the right to download, build and use the open-source version. · locator: LICENSE.txt source
[sourced_fact] GitHub API reports NOASSERTION because the file combines several licenses. · locator: evidence/github/teriflix--scrite.json source
[upstream_claim] Research review verdict at export: reviewed (as of 2026-10-17). Recorded by the research pipeline, not a hub review outcome; evidence.review stays unreviewed until an independent reviewer records one.

Rights

component	license	hosting	redistribution	modification	training	Evidence and notes
code	GPL-3.0	permitted	restricted	permitted	unknown	https://raw.githubusercontent.com/teriflix/scrite/master/LICENSE.txt Source code: GPLv3 per the 'Governs the Scrite source code' section of LICENSE.txt. Copyleft conditions apply.
other	LicenseRef-Scrite-Commercial-Binary	restricted	restricted	restricted	unknown	https://raw.githubusercontent.com/teriflix/scrite/master/LICENSE.txt official precompiled binaries: Scrite Commercial Binary License Agreement; 30-day evaluation, then a paid license; commercial use without consent, competing products and use on behalf of third parties are limited (paraphrased from LICENSE.txt). Premium features require official binaries.

Linked records

Kanka's LICENSE is a Commons Clause License Condition that withholds the right to 'Sell' (including paid hosting or support) and does not name an underlying license in the file read; its README calls it 'source available'. Scrite's LICENSE.txt combines GPLv3 for the source with a separate Commercia… cites → this

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