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Serene Pub
What Serene Pub is
Serene Pub is a free, open source app for AI-driven adventures and creative writing that manages a local AI engine and story notes. Its story-memory tools include Lorebooks+, scene summaries, a dated history timeline, and a narrative graph. Replies reflect each character’s own knowledge, while relationships can be labeled secret, acknowledged, or public.
The app lists OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, KoboldCPP, LM Studio, Llama.cpp, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints as AI options. Its setup wizard can install a local engine, and supported managers can browse and download models. With a local model, it can work offline; hosted providers require a network connection. The maker says stories go only to the provider selected to generate a reply, while other data stays in a database on hardware the user controls. The database, uploads, and model cache live in one user-chosen directory that can be moved or backed up. Shared instances support separate accounts with private libraries and live chat synchronization over WebSockets. Serene Pub is in beta, and the maker cautions that bugs and rapid changes are expected. Managed local-model downloads and on-device embeddings are available on desktop and Docker, not Android. Hosted provider costs may apply.
Who it suits
Serene Pub suits writers building AI-assisted adventures who want structured story memory and character-specific perspectives. It may also fit users who want local-model offline use or private libraries on a shared instance.
What it does well
- Organizes story memory with summaries, a timeline, and a graph.
- Supports several hosted and local AI options.
- Local models allow offline use.
- Shared instances support private user libraries.
- Data lives in a user-controlled directory.
What to know first
- Hosted AI provider costs may apply.
- Android lacks managed model downloads and on-device embeddings.
- The maker says to expect bugs and rapid changes.
Limits
The free plan costs nothing and has no accounts, tiers, or hosted service; hosted AI provider costs may apply. Managed local-model downloads and on-device embeddings are available on desktop and Docker, not Android.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No accounts, tiers, or hosted service fees · Local or self-hosted use · hosted AI-provider charges may apply | Free |
As serenepub.com lists them, read 21 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://serenepub.com/ and choose a supported platform: Android, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, or Windows.
- Use the setup wizard to install a local AI engine, or select an available AI provider.
- If using a supported manager, browse and download a model.
- Choose a data directory for the database, uploads, and model cache.
- Create story notes and use the memory and character-perspective features.
Verdict
Serene Pub offers detailed story organization and character-aware AI replies, with local and hosted model options. Its beta status, Android limitations, and possible provider costs are worth weighing before choosing it.
Questions
How much does Serene Pub cost?
The Free plan costs nothing. Hosted AI provider costs may apply.
Can I use it offline?
With a local model, Serene Pub can work without a network connection. Hosted AI providers require connectivity.
Which AI providers does it support?
Listed options include OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, KoboldCPP, LM Studio, Llama.cpp, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
Which platforms are supported?
The listed platforms are Android, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows.
Is Serene Pub open source?
Yes. It is described as an open-source app.
Where is story data stored?
The maker says stories go only to the provider selected to generate a reply. Other data is stored in a database on hardware the user controls.
Facts from Serene Pub's own pages
- Accessibility
- Document View provides a high-contrast, keyboard- and screen-reader-oriented interface. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- AI integrations
- The documented connection options include OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, KoboldCPP, LM Studio, Llama.cpp, llmman, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- AI providers
- The product lists OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, KoboldCPP, LM Studio, Llama.cpp, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints as options. · serenepub.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Android limits
- Android supports the application but lacks managed local-model downloads and on-device embeddings; remote providers remain available. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Character perspective
- Replies are generated using each character’s known information, with relationships classified as secret, acknowledged, or public. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Community integrations
- The app includes searchable character and persona catalogues, including CharaVault, and supports SillyTavern character-card import and export. · serenepub.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Community libraries
- The app includes searchable first-party and CharaVault character and persona catalogues. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Data storage
- The database, uploads, and model cache are stored under one user-chosen data directory that can be backed up or moved. · serenepub.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Downloads are provided as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android APK, and multi-architecture Docker releases. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- Documentation covers setup, connections, characters, personas, lorebooks, embeddings, prompt and context configuration, accessibility, and troubleshooting. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Extensibility limitation
- The project README says text-to-speech was held back because no suitable integration had been found. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository and application are released under AGPL-3.0. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: Android functionality
- The same Reddit announcement notes that Android lacks local-model and multi-account support. · reddit.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: beta maturity
- The project announcement asks users to expect bugs and rapid changes because the software remains in beta. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: large group chats
- The maker reports that scenes with about eight active characters can produce messier context and weaker response quality than smaller casts. · reddit.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: missing power-user features
- The maker’s Reddit announcement says users needing custom workflows, mod support, TTS, attachments, or image rendering may not find those capabilities ready. · reddit.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Local model managers
- Built-in managers can download and operate Ollama or KoboldCPP models without terminal commands. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Local model setup
- The setup wizard can install a local AI engine, and the app can browse and download models for supported managers. · serenepub.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Maker identity
- The GitHub owner profile identifies Jody Doolittle as a programmer, web developer, designer, and owner of Chariot Development. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Maker location
- The maker profile lists Colbert, Washington. · github.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- Self-hosted instances support separate accounts, guest participation, and live WebSocket synchronization. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Offline operation
- With a local model, the application can run without a network connection or cloud account. · serenepub.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- With a local model, the app can work without a network connection; hosted AI providers require connectivity. · serenepub.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Platform limitation
- Managed local-model downloads and on-device embeddings are available on desktop and Docker, not Android. · serenepub.com, 8 Oct 2026
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