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GitHub - storytold/wordcraft: An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Word in pure Rust
Open-source Rust rewrite of Microsoft Word with 88% of Word's features.
In brief
Open-source Rust rewrite of Microsoft Word with 88% of Word's features. WordCraft, an open-source Rust reimplementation of Microsoft Word, covers 88% of Word's ribbon features with 422 commands for document editing. Originally reported by GitHub.
What is WordCraft
WordCraft is an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Word built in pure Rust.
Key features
It includes the ribbon, styles, tables, track changes, references and mail merge with .docx support.
Cross-platform
Runs natively on macOS, Windows, Linux, BSD and via WebAssembly in the browser.
Why WordCraft
Familiar Word workflow with ribbon tabs, keyboard shortcuts and behavior like Microsoft Word.
File compatibility
Opens and saves .docx.odt.rtf.html.md.tex and Word 97-2003 .doc files.
Performance
Typing in a 188-page document re-lays it out in about 1.4 ms with cached paragraph layout.
For agents
Every action is a command with an id for AI agents to interact with the application.
Open-source license
Dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0 with clean-room development from public specifications.
Architecture
Layered architecture with 6 layers from units to the UI front end in Rust.
Roadmap
Currently 88% of Word's ribbon features with 60% progress toward replacing Word for real work.
Downloads
Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD and web via GitHub releases with code signing.
The Crafting Apps
WordCraft is part of ArtCraft's suite of open-source creative tools built in Rust.
Community
ArtCraft community includes artists, photographers, filmmakers and hobbyists who make things.
License and credits
Dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0 with bundled fonts and open-source assets.
What works today
WordCraft covers writing, formatting, paragraphs, styles, lists, tables, pages and objects.
What's next
WordCraft aims to replace Microsoft Word for real work with 60% progress toward full replacement.
The key point
WordCraft, an open-source Rust reimplementation of Microsoft Word, covers 88% of Word's ribbon features with 422 commands for document editing.
