Fount

Fount is a terminal-based professional Fountain editor developed and published by BeetleBot. As its name and description indicate, the software is purpose-built for creating and editing documents written in Fountain, the plain-text markup format widely used for screenwriting, and it delivers this functionality entirely within a terminal environment rather than through a graphical interface. This design makes it suitable for writers and developers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows, remote or headless systems, or lightweight tooling that integrates naturally with command-line environments and text-centric pipelines. Fount belongs to the text editor category, with a specific focus on screenwriting and structured plain-text authoring, distinguishing it from general-purpose editors by its dedication to the Fountain format. The catalog records two versions of the software, and the current release is version 0.9.2, indicating that the project is actively distributed while still in a pre-1.0 development stage. Users evaluating Fount can expect a focused editing tool aimed at professional use, combining the accessibility of terminal-based software with specialized support for a screenwriting-oriented markup language. Because it operates in the terminal, it can be a practical choice for those working over SSH, on minimal installations, or within automated or scripted workflows where graphical applications are unavailable or undesirable. The existence of multiple recorded versions suggests ongoing maintenance and iteration by BeetleBot, giving prospective users a history of releases to reference when considering compatibility, stability, or feature changes across the project's development. Overall, Fount occupies a niche intersection of terminal utilities and screenwriting tools, offering a specialized, professional-grade option for authoring Fountain documents directly from the command line.

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