Folian Help

Simple guides for setting up Folian, connecting AI providers and working with long-form writing projects.

Folian is being built for writers, not developers, so the help centre should make each part of the process clear. If you can create an account, copy a key and follow a few steps, you should be able to get started.

The goal of these guides is to remove the technical friction around AI-assisted writing, so writers can focus on the manuscript, the story bible, the canon and the work itself.

AI setup

These guides explain how Folian connects to supported AI providers and how to manage your setup without needing technical knowledge.

• Bring Your Own AI Keys

  Understand what an AI key is, why Folian uses this model and how it gives writers more control.

• How to Create an OpenAI API Key

  A step-by-step guide to creating an OpenAI API key and adding it to Folian.

• How to Create a Claude API Key

  A step-by-step guide to creating a Claude API key and connecting it to Folian.

• How to Manage AI Usage Costs

  Learn how AI usage is billed, how to monitor usage and how to avoid surprises.

• Is My API Key Safe?

  Learn how API keys should be handled, stored and replaced if needed.

Writing workflow

These guides explain how to use Folian as a writing system for a novel, series or complex story world.

• Getting Started With Folian

  Prepare your first project and understand the core parts of the writing OS.

• Create Your First Writing Project

  Set up a manuscript, story bible and project structure.

• Create a Story Bible

  Build character records, locations, lore, world rules and canon notes.

• Use Style Profiles

  Capture voice, tone and writing preferences so AI support has clearer direction.

• Export Your Manuscript

  Prepare your manuscript, project notes and canon materials for use outside Folian.

Start here

If you are new to Folian, begin with the getting started guide. When you want optional AI support, read the bring-your-own AI keys guide.

Folian is still being shaped for early writers, and the help centre will grow as the product develops.