scanned May 31, 2026
scrivener.app
Scrivener is a writing software that helps writers with tasks such as research, organization, and formatting
Tier 3 · Agent-Accessible
Scored by asking 15 questions a buyer of a productivity product asks, then grading this site’s own pages: answered, hedged (partial or vague), or silent (no page answers it). How scoring works
15 buyer questions · graded against the site’s own pages
Goes silent · operations · medium importance
If I open Project A and jot notes in the Scratchpad, will those same notes appear when I open Project B later, or is Scratchpad data tied to the specific project I had open?
Goes silent · licensing · medium importance
I replace my laptop annually. How many times can I deactivate and reactivate my Scrivener license on new hardware before hitting a hard activation ceiling?
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If I open Project A and jot notes in the Scratchpad, will those same notes appear when I open Project B later, or is Scratchpad data tied to the specific project I had open?
No page on the site addresses this.
Add a Help page or FAQ explaining whether Scratchpad notes are global across all projects or stored within individual project files.
confidence high · grounding world-knowledge · weight 0.00 · Absent
I replace my laptop annually. How many times can I deactivate and reactivate my Scrivener license on new hardware before hitting a hard activation ceiling?
No page on the site addresses this.
Add a licensing FAQ or support article that explains activation limits, how to deactivate a license, and how many hardware transfers are permitted.
confidence high · grounding world-knowledge · weight 0.00 · Absent
A buyer gets something, then has to guess the rest. Expand any row for the evidence and the fix.
My editor uses Track Changes in Word. If I compile my draft to Word, they mark it up with tracked changes and comments, and then I bring that file back into Scrivener, will all their revision markup survive the import?
Scrivener's website states that you can import Word documents into Scrivener projects, but it does not mention whether Microsoft Word Track Changes, revision markup, or Word comments are preserved during import.
Add a dedicated FAQ or documentation page explaining Word import fidelity, specifically whether Track Changes and Word comments are preserved, stripped, or converted to Scrivener comments/revisions.
Where we looked: /Scrivener
confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.70 · Page missing
I'm switching from a Windows PC to a Mac. Do I need to buy a completely new Scrivener license, or is there a cross-platform discount for existing users?
The site states that Scrivener licenses are sold separately by platform, so you would need a separate Mac license if you already own the Windows version. A bundled package for both Windows and macOS costs $95.98. Existing Scrivener 1 users can upgrade to Version 3 for $25 on their current platform. However, the site does not mention a specific cross-platform discount for existing Windows users switching to Mac.
Add a clear FAQ or licensing page entry explaining whether existing users of one platform receive a discount when purchasing a license for the other platform.
Where we looked: scrivener.app, /Scrivener
confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Vague
I'm a graduate student on a tight budget. Is the educational license a one-time purchase with full features, or is it a stripped-down version?
The site lists an educational license for students and academics at $50.99 (versus $59.99 for the "full version") and describes Scrivener generally as having a "reasonable, one-time fee." However, the chunks do not explicitly state whether the educational license itself is a one-time purchase or whether it includes full features versus being a stripped-down version.
Clarify on the pricing page whether the educational license is a one-time purchase and whether it includes the same full features as the standard license, or if it is a stripped-down version.
Where we looked: scrivener.app
confidence low · grounding stated · weight 0.65 · Vague
I write on planes without Wi-Fi. If I sync via Dropbox between my Mac and iPad, does the iPad keep a full local copy of the project for offline editing, or do I need internet access to open individual files?
Scrivener’s website confirms that the iOS/iPad app supports syncing projects via Dropbox and that you can continue writing on mobile, but the retrieved chunks do not specify whether the iPad keeps a full local copy of the project for offline editing or requires an internet connection to open individual files.
Add a support article or FAQ entry that explicitly explains whether Scrivener for iOS keeps a complete local copy of Dropbox-synced projects for offline use, or if files are downloaded on demand.
Where we looked: /Scrivener, /scrivener-tip-backing-up-your-work
confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Vague
I'm self-publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing. When I compile to EPUB, does Scrivener automatically generate a clickable table of contents from my binder headings, or do I need to manually insert TOC anchors first?
Scrivener’s Compiler handles table of contents as part of compiled output and supports EPUB/Kindle export, but the retrieved chunks do not specify whether the clickable TOC is automatically generated from binder headings or if you must manually insert TOC anchors first.
Create a dedicated documentation or FAQ page explaining how Scrivener generates clickable tables of contents when compiling to EPUB, explicitly stating whether binder headings are automatically converted to TOC links or if users need to insert anchors manually.
Where we looked: scrivener.app, /Scrivener, /Scrivener
confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Page missing
I'm migrating from Ulysses. Will Scrivener's import preserve my custom keywords and internal wiki-style links between sheets, or does it only convert the plain text?
Scrivener's website says you can import files from other apps, including Word and OpenOffice documents, plain text files, Final Draft scripts, images, PDF documents, movies, sound files, and web pages, but it does not mention Ulysses specifically or whether custom keywords and internal wiki-style links are preserved during import.
Add a dedicated migration or import documentation page that lists supported source apps (e.g., Ulysses) and specifies which metadata—such as custom keywords and wiki-style links—are preserved, converted, or lost during import.
Where we looked: /Scrivener
confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Page missing
I need to find every scene containing 'murder' but excluding 'suicide.' Does Scrivener's project search support Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT?
Scrivener's website mentions a Quick Search tool for finding documents and Collections that can create smart lists of related documents, but the retrieved chunks do not specify whether project search supports Boolean operators such as AND, OR, and NOT.
Add a dedicated documentation page or FAQ entry explaining Scrivener's project search capabilities, including whether Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) are supported.
Where we looked: scrivener.app, /Scrivener
confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.70 · Page missing
I want to test the full workflow before buying. How many days does the free trial last, and are there any features like compiling or exporting that are disabled during the trial?
Scrivener offers a 30-day free trial. The retrieved chunks do not mention whether compiling, exporting, or other features are disabled during the trial.
Add a dedicated trial FAQ or knowledge-base article that explicitly states the trial duration and whether any features (e.g., Compile, Export, EPub) are restricted or fully functional during the trial.
Where we looked: scrivener.app, /Scrivener
confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Vague
I take snapshots before every major revision. Is there a hard limit or recommended maximum number of snapshots per document before the project file bogs down?
Scrivener’s website describes the Snapshots feature—explaining that you can take a “Snapshot” of a section before a major revision and later use “Compare” to see what changed—but it does not mention any hard limit or recommended maximum number of snapshots per document, nor does it address whether snapshots affect project file size or performance. The site separately discusses backup file limits (up to 25 or unlimited), but that applies to backups, not snapshots.
Add a FAQ or documentation note to the Snapshots section clarifying whether there is a hard or practical limit to the number of snapshots per document and whether snapshots impact project file size or load times.
Where we looked: /Scrivener, /customizing-scrivener, /scrivener-tip-backing-up-your-work
confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.70 · Vague
When I use Freeform mode on the Corkboard to spatially arrange index cards, then switch back to the standard linear binder view, does Scrivener remember those exact card positions when I return to Freeform later?
Scrivener’s freeform corkboard mode allows you to spatially arrange index cards without changing the binder order unless you click Commit and choose an ordering option ([2]). However, the retrieved chunks do not explicitly state whether Scrivener remembers those exact spatial positions when you switch back to the standard linear binder view and later return to freeform mode.
Add a specific note on the freeform corkboard page explaining whether spatial card positions persist when users switch between freeform and binder views without committing changes.
Where we looked: /scrivener-tip-outlining-and-structuring-freestyle-with-freeform-mode-on-the-corkboard
confidence low · grounding stated · weight 0.65 · Vague
3 of 15. Answered with enough specificity for a buyer to act on. This is the bar the queue above is chasing.
I've lost work to crashes before. If I turn on automatic backups, exactly how many backup copies will Scrivener keep before it starts overwriting the oldest one?
By default, Scrivener keeps up to five recent backups before it starts overwriting the oldest one. However, this setting can be adjusted to keep as few as three, as many as 25, or even to keep all backup files.
confidence high · grounding stated · weight 1.00 · Answered
I want to write on my iPad during my commute. Is the iOS version included when I buy the desktop app, or do I have to purchase it separately?
The iOS version is not included when you buy the desktop app; licenses are sold separately. The iOS app costs $23.99, while the desktop app for Windows or Mac OS costs $59.99 (a Windows + Mac bundle is $95.98).
Source: scrivener.app, /Scrivener
confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.95 · Answered
I'm drafting a BBC radio drama. Does Scrivener's scriptwriting mode include a BBC radio template, or only US film and TV formats?
Scrivener does include a BBC radio template. The site states that if you’re writing a script, you can choose specialized templates for genres such as stage plays, documentaries, comic books, and even BBC radio and TV formats.
Source: scrivener.app
confidence high · grounding stated · weight 1.00 · Answered
The other half of the score: 15 checks for the files and headers agents look for. The 9 below are installs, not judgment calls, and most are an afternoon. Expand any for the snippet and the standard it follows. They sit after the queue because none of them changes what your pages say.
Standardsitemaps.orgIndustry standard
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Standardllmstxt.orgCommunity spec
User-agent: * Content-Signal: search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no Allow: /
StandardCloudflare proposalVendor proposal
StandardRFC 9110 + 7763IETF RFC
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StandardModel Context ProtocolCommunity spec
StandardOpenAPI SpecIndustry standard
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StandardW3C WebMCP draftW3C / WHATWG
<meta name="description" content="scrivener.app: [outcome you deliver] for [who you help]. One sentence, 50-160 characters." />
StandardHTML Living StandardW3C / WHATWG
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StandardSchema.org + JSON-LDIndustry standard
Already passing 6 of 15: robots.txt, AI crawler access, Clean crawl, Server-rendered content, Canonical URLs, HTML lang attribute.
Sitedex already serves scrivener.app as an MCP endpoint. Ask scrivener.app anything an AI agent might ask, and see what its index returns. (To score your own site, use the form below.)
For developers and the engineer-on-call: copy these into your tools or your site.
Files from this audit
Built from this crawl. Download or copy each, then install it at the path noted.
Built from this crawl. Install at /llms.txt so agents start here.
Organization JSON-LD, pre-filled from this crawl. Wrap in a ld+json script.
MCP server card built from this crawl. Host at /.well-known/mcp/server-card.json.
WebMCP discovery manifest built from this crawl. Host at /.well-known/webmcp.json.
MCP endpoint
https://mcp.sitedex.dev/s/scrivener-app/mcp
The URL anyone's agent points at. Read-only; safe to share.
Claude Code
claude mcp add scrivener --transport http https://mcp.sitedex.dev/s/scrivener-app/mcp
One command, then the agent has it.
Cursor / Continue
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrivener": {
"url": "https://mcp.sitedex.dev/s/scrivener-app/mcp"
}
}
}Drop into mcp.json.
WebMCP: two parts
WebMCP-capable browsers run the widget at runtime. Crawlers without JS rendering need the discovery manifest to find your tool surface. Install both.
1 · Widget script
<script async src="https://sitedex.dev/widget.js"></script>
Drop in <head>. In browsers with WebMCP, this script registers your site's tools with navigator.modelContext.registerTool().
2 · Discovery manifest
{
"schema_version": "2026-04",
"name": "Scrivener",
"description": "Scrivener is a writing software that helps writers with tasks such as research, organization, and formatting. WebMCP tools served by Sitedex.",
"homepage": "https://scrivener.app",
"documentation": "https://app.sitedex.dev/sites/scrivener.app",
"source": "navigator.modelContext",
"tools": [
{
"name": "search_site_content",
"description": "Ask about this site in plain language and get the most relevant passages from its pages, each with the source URL and a relevance score. Searches the site's published text, not live inventory or accounts."
},
{
"name": "get_site_info",
"description": "This site's profile: name, description, category, who it is for, page count, and AI Visibility Score. Use it to learn what the site is before you search it."
},
{
"name": "list_site_pages",
"description": "The pages indexed on this site, with title, URL, and path. Use it to see what the site covers, or to find the path to pass to get_site_page."
},
{
"name": "get_site_page",
"description": "The full markdown of one page on this site, by path. Use it after search_site_content points you at a page and you want all of it."
}
]
}Host alongside the script at /.well-known/webmcp.json. Crawlers that don't render JS rely on this.
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