Is there an app that helps you write jokes?

Yes. Comidea is a free comedy writing app for standup comedians. It models the real comedy workflow: capture raw ideas, develop them into jokes with a full editor, then assemble jokes into timed performance sets. It runs in your browser with no download required.

What is the best software for comedy writing?

Comidea is a free, browser-based comedy writing app built for standup comedians. Features include an idea-to-joke-to-set workflow, set timing, star ratings, tags, fuzzy search, cloud sync, and offline support — all without a subscription or paywall.

Does Comidea work offline?

Yes. Your notes are saved locally in your browser using IndexedDB and localStorage. You can optionally sign in for cloud sync across devices, but it is not required.

Do I need an account to use Comidea?

No. You can use Comidea without an account. Notes save locally on your device. An optional account enables cloud sync so your notes stay in sync across multiple devices.

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comidea — comedy writing app

comidea is a free comedy writing app for standup comedians. It models the real comedy writing workflow: idea, joke, set. Capture ideas the moment they hit, develop them into polished jokes with a full editor, then assemble jokes into performance sets. Everything runs in your browser — no account needed, no data leaves your device unless you choose to sync.

How it works

Capture — jot down raw ideas whenever inspiration strikes. A quick-capture bar lets you save a thought in seconds without interrupting your flow. Ideas appear as cards in a masonry grid that you can browse, search, and reorder by dragging.

Develop — promote an idea to a joke when you are ready to write. The full editor supports bold, italic, font sizing, highlight, and ordered and unordered lists. Rate each joke from zero to five stars with half-star precision so you can track which bits are working.

Build sets — create a set note and drag jokes into it to assemble your lineup for a show. The set builder calculates duration based on words per minute so you know exactly how long your set will run. Reorder jokes inside the set by dragging until the flow feels right.

Features

All your comedy material in one place — no more scattered notes across multiple apps. Idea-to-joke-to-set workflow with stage progression. Drag and drop to reorder cards and build set lists. Set timer calculates duration from words per minute so you know exactly how long your set will run. Star ratings with half-star precision to track which bits are working. Full text editor with bold, italic, font sizing, highlight, and lists. Tags and labels to categorize and filter your material. Fuzzy search with filters for stage, rating, tag, and exact phrase. Related notes surface connections between your jokes. Calendar for scheduling shows with iCalendar export. Fullscreen stage mode for distraction-free reading during performance. Dark and light theme. Keyboard shortcuts for every common action. Undo and redo. Import and export in JSON, Markdown, clipboard, and iCalendar formats. Cloud sync with an optional account — or work entirely offline. Installable as a progressive web app on desktop and mobile.

Privacy and storage

Your notes are saved locally in IndexedDB with a localStorage backup. Nothing is sent to any server unless you create an account and enable cloud sync. The app works offline and can be installed as a progressive web app. All data stays on your device by default.

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