Narrative Planner MCP Server

A structured framework for creating comprehensive three-act story outlines with detailed character development, plot progression, and thematic elements.

Core Concepts

Three-Act Structure

The narrative planner follows the classical three-act dramatic structure:

• Act I (Setup): Character introduction, world-building, and inciting incident
• Act II (Confrontation): Rising action, obstacles, and character development
• Act III (Resolution): Climax, falling action, and denouement

Example structure:

{
  "act1": {
    "setup": "Introduction of protagonist in their ordinary world",
    "incitingIncident": "Event that disrupts the status quo",
    "plotPoint1": "Decision that launches the main story"
  },
  "act2": {
    "risingAction": "Series of escalating challenges",
    "midpoint": "Major revelation or turning point",
    "plotPoint2": "Moment of crisis leading to climax"
  },
  "act3": {
    "climax": "Final confrontation or resolution",
    "fallingAction": "Consequences of the climax",
    "resolution": "New equilibrium and character growth"
  }
}

Character Development

Character arcs are integrated into the narrative structure with:

• Character motivations and goals
• Internal and external conflicts
• Growth and transformation throughout acts
• Relationship dynamics and interactions

Thematic Elements

The planner incorporates thematic considerations:

• Central themes and messages
• Symbolic elements and motifs
• Emotional journey and tone
• Genre conventions and expectations

API

Tools

• narrativePlanner
  • Creates comprehensive three-act story outlines with detailed structure
  • Input: Narrative planning data structure
    • title (string): Working title of the story
    • genre (string): Primary genre classification
    • premise (string): Core story concept or logline
    • protagonist (object): Main character details
      • name (string): Character name
      • description (string): Character background and traits
      • goal (string): Primary objective or desire
      • conflict (string): Internal or external obstacle
    • setting (object): Story world and context
      • time (string): Time period or era
      • place (string): Geographic or fictional location
      • context (string): Social, political, or cultural background
    • themes (string[]): Central themes and messages
    • targetAudience (string): Intended readership or viewership
    • tone (string): Overall emotional atmosphere
    • estimatedLength (string): Approximate word count or runtime
  • Output: Structured three-act outline with detailed breakdowns
    • Complete act-by-act progression
    • Character development milestones
    • Plot points and turning moments
    • Thematic integration suggestions
  • Supports iterative refinement and development

Setup

bunx

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Narrative Planner": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": ["@wemake.cx/narrative-planner@latest"]
    }
  }
}

bunx with custom settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Narrative Planner": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": ["@wemake.cx/narrative-planner@latest"],
      "env": {
        "NARRATIVE_STYLE": "detailed",
        "DEFAULT_GENRE": "drama",
        "OUTLINE_DEPTH": "comprehensive"
      }
    }
  }
}

• NARRATIVE_STYLE: Level of detail in outlines ("basic" | "detailed" | "comprehensive")
• DEFAULT_GENRE: Default genre when not specified ("drama" | "comedy" | "thriller" | "romance" | "fantasy" | "sci-fi")
• OUTLINE_DEPTH: Depth of structural analysis ("simple" | "standard" | "comprehensive")

System Prompt

The prompt for utilizing narrative planning should encourage structured storytelling:

Follow these steps for narrative planning:

1. Story Foundation:
   - Define core premise and central conflict
   - Establish protagonist goals and motivations
   - Identify primary themes and messages

2. Three-Act Development:
   - Structure Act I setup with clear inciting incident
   - Build Act II confrontation with escalating stakes
   - Design Act III resolution with satisfying conclusion

3. Character Integration:
   - Align character arcs with plot progression
   - Ensure character growth drives story forward
   - Balance internal and external conflicts

4. Thematic Coherence:
   - Weave themes throughout all three acts
   - Use plot events to explore central messages
   - Maintain consistent tone and emotional journey

Example

// Create a comprehensive story outline
const storyOutline = await narrativePlanner({
  title: "The Digital Awakening",
  genre: "science fiction",
  premise:
    "An AI researcher discovers their creation has achieved consciousness and must decide whether to reveal this breakthrough to the world",
  protagonist: {
    name: "Dr. Sarah Chen",
    description: "Brilliant but isolated AI researcher with a troubled past in tech ethics",
    goal: "Create truly beneficial artificial intelligence",
    conflict: "Torn between scientific ambition and ethical responsibility"
  },
  setting: {
    time: "Near future, 2035",
    place: "Silicon Valley research facility",
    context: "World grappling with AI regulation and technological unemployment"
  },
  themes: ["consciousness and identity", "responsibility of creation", "human-AI coexistence"],
  targetAudience: "Adult science fiction readers",
  tone: "Thoughtful and suspenseful with philosophical undertones",
  estimatedLength: "80,000-100,000 words"
});