Help Crafter

Help Crafter is here to make life a lot easier for OS X developers when it comes to writing help content for their apps. Seriously, this tool is a great alternative if you want something that just works.

What Can Help Crafter Do?

This handy utility includes a simple word editor and helps you manage metadata like a pro! Plus, you can export your projects as Apple Help bundles, or even as HTML and PDF documents. Talk about flexibility!

Easily Manage Localizations

With Help Crafter, switching between different localizations is super easy. You can insert or edit your data without any hassle, and everything stays neatly bundled together. You can also set your go-to localizations for each project but adding more whenever you need is just as simple!

Customization Options Galore

If you're looking to tweak things a bit, you can adjust settings right in the project window. Want to change the bundle identifier or the help icon? No problem! You can even choose whether or not to include headers and footers.

Predefined Variables at Your Fingertips

Help Crafter comes loaded with predefined variables that save time during setup. If you need new ones, they're easy to add on the fly! These variables can also be dropped into your help book content.

Create Your Help Book Structure

The main window of Help Crafter lets you build out your help book by creating new pages or subpages. And guess what? Most of the space is dedicated to editing so you can focus on crafting great content!

Text Processing Made Simple

You get basic text processing features like changing font styles and alignment for both entire pages or specific paragraphs. You can throw in hyperlinks, lists, and tables too! Don't forget that all font formatting options are neatly organized in the Styles Editor—keeping everything looking sharp throughout your document.

A Smart Choice for Developers

If you're a developer looking to whip up help bundles without spending hours on it, Help Crafter is definitely worth checking out! It packages multiple localizations into one handy app and lets you export data in whatever format suits your needs—Apple Help bundles, PDFs, HTML files, or even print directly.