# Handy

A novel-writing tool for web fiction writers. It keeps the manuscript editor, chapter and scene plots, character and worldbuilding references, memos and tasks in one place. Dialogue in corner brackets stays highlighted, ruby text appears in bold, and reference items can be inserted with @-mentions next to the editor. Available on the Web and as iOS and Android apps, free of charge.
- Official site: https://www.handy.light-novel.co/
- Category: Web Services & Online Tools
- Japanese UI: Yes
- English UI: No
- Uses AI: Unverified
- Web version: Yes
- Platforms: Web, iOS, Android
- Pricing type: 無料
- Free plan: Yes
- Price: Free (no paid service at present; the official site states any future paid service will be announced in advance)
- Developer: Kenya Hayashi
- Checked on: 2026-11-10

## Key features

- Always-on highlighting of dialogue in corner brackets
- Ruby text shown in bold
- Chapter and scene plot management
- Character and worldbuilding reference management (relations)
- Memo and task management
- Light / dark / high-contrast themes

## Sources

- https://www.handy.light-novel.co/

Page: https://appnavi.dev/en/apps/handy/