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Inkwell is available for macOS and Windows. This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and launching the app for the first time.

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System requirements

Before installing, verify your system meets these requirements:

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macOS

  • OS version: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later
  • Processor: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) or Intel Core i5 or better
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
  • Disk space: 900 MB for installation
  • Internet: Required for Quill AI features

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Windows

  • OS version: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
  • Disk space: 500 MB for installation
  • Internet: Required for Quill AI features
Offline writing is fully supported. You only need internet to use Quill AI.

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Download Inkwell

1

Visit the download page

Go to inkwell.app and click Download.
2

Choose your platform

Select the appropriate installer for your operating system:
  • macOS: Inkwell-1.0.0.dmg (Apple Silicon or Intel)
  • Windows: Inkwell-Setup-1.0.0.exe
3

Verify the download

The installer is approximately 800 MB. Wait for the download to complete before proceeding.

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Install on macOS

1

Open the installer

Double-click the .dmg file you downloaded. A new window will appear with the Inkwell icon.
2

Drag to Applications

Drag the Inkwell icon to the Applications folder shortcut in the installer window.
3

Launch Inkwell

Open your Applications folder and double-click Inkwell to launch the app.
4

Allow security permissions (if prompted)

If macOS shows a security warning, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway next to the Inkwell warning.

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Install on Windows

1

Run the installer

Double-click Inkwell-Setup-1.0.0.exe to start the installation wizard.
2

Follow the prompts

  • Accept the license agreement
  • Choose the installation directory (default is C:\Program Files\Inkwell)
  • Select whether to create a desktop shortcut
3

Complete installation

Click Install and wait for the process to finish (usually 30–60 seconds).
4

Launch Inkwell

Click Finish to launch Inkwell immediately, or find it in your Start menu under Inkwell.

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First launch setup

When you open Inkwell for the first time, you’ll be guided through initial setup:
1

Welcome screen

You’ll see a welcome message introducing Inkwell and Quill AI. Click Get Started.
2

Sign in or create account

Choose one of the following:
  • Continue with Google or Apple: Fast sign-in using your Google or Apple account
  • Continue with Email: Enter your email to receive a verification link
  • Skip for now: Use Inkwell locally without Quill AI features
Quill AI require an account. Local-only mode disables these features.
3

Choose your plan

New users start on the Free Plan with:
  • Unlimited local scripts
  • 15 free Quill AI credits per month
  • Access to basic AI models
You can upgrade to Pro anytime from the account menu.
4

Enable analytics (optional)

Inkwell asks permission to collect anonymous usage data and crash reports. This helps improve the app but is entirely optional.
  • ✅ Recommended: Enables automatic error reporting
  • ❌ Decline: Fully private—no telemetry sent
5

Start writing

You’re ready! The main editor appears with a blank script or the option to import an existing project.

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Verify installation

After setup, confirm Inkwell is working properly:
Go to Inkwell → About Inkwell (macOS) or Help → About (Windows) to see your version number.
Create a new script and make some changes. The status bar should show “Saved” after a few seconds, confirming auto-save is working.
Open the Quill panel (Cmd/Ctrl+L) and type a simple prompt like “Hello”. If Quill responds, AI features are working correctly.
Installation complete! You’re ready to create your first screenplay.

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Troubleshooting installation

This is a Gatekeeper warning. To fix:
  1. Open Terminal
  2. Run: xattr -cr /Applications/Inkwell.app
  3. Relaunch Inkwell
This removes the quarantine flag from the downloaded app.
Click More info → Run anyway. This warning appears for new apps that haven’t built up Windows SmartScreen reputation yet. Inkwell is safe to run.
  • macOS: Ensure you have at least 1 GB free disk space and try downloading again
  • Windows: Run the installer as Administrator (right-click → Run as administrator)
  • If problems persist, contact support at support@inkwell.app
  • Check your spam folder for the verification email
  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection
  • Try signing in with Google as an alternative
  • Contact support if issues persist

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Next steps

Create your first script

Start a new screenplay and learn the basic workflow

UI overview

Explore the editor, panels, and navigation

Import existing scripts

Bring your existing Fountain or Final Draft files into Inkwell

Learn Fountain basics

Master screenplay formatting with Fountain syntax