Otaku

Otaku offers a versatile frontend for interactive digital roleplay, designed for both web and terminal interfaces. Key features include: • Consistent prose style maintenance • Context control through scene summaries • Automatic character recognition and journaling • Flexible persona switching during roleplay • Helper commands for out-of-character steering • Transparent view of generated context This tool prioritizes user control and local operation, running directly on your machine without requiring complex infrastructure like Docker or a separate database server. It supports both local models and cloud APIs with minimal configuration, making it accessible for a wide range of users. Otaku also facilitates importing existing content, including character cards, SillyTavern chats, and text files, allowing users to seamlessly continue or start new stories. While it doesn't have direct lorebook equivalents, world information can be integrated into the system message for rich story environments. Stories are securely stored in a local SQLite database, with optional encryption at rest and secure handling of provider API keys. Ideal for writers, storytellers, and enthusiasts of interactive fiction and digital roleplay who seek a private, customizable, and robust platform for character-driven narratives.