Character Profile Generation
Button Location: Characters page → Generate from Scenes
Input: All scenes where character appears (via backlinks)
Output: Physical description, personality, skills, speech patterns, relationships, arc, backstory
Requirements: Character must appear in at least 1 scene
Typical Time: 15-60 seconds
Cost Range: $0.02-$0.30 (depends on scene count and model)
Location Profile Generation
Button Location: Locations page → Generate from Scenes
Input: All scenes set in this location
Output: Type, physical description, layout, atmosphere, function, notable features, changes over time
Requirements: Location must appear in at least 1 scene
Typical Time: 15-45 seconds
Cost Range: $0.02-$0.25 (depends on scene count and model)
Model Comparison
| Model | Speed | Quality | Cost/1K Tokens | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiku 4.5 | Fastest | Good | $0.005 | Minor entities, batch work |
| Sonnet 4.5 ⭐ | Fast | Excellent | $0.018 | Most tasks (recommended) |
| Opus 4.6 | Slower | Best | $0.090 | Protagonist, complex synthesis |
⭐ = Recommended default
Cost Quick Reference
Minor Character (3-5 scenes):
- Haiku: ~$0.02
- Sonnet: ~$0.05
Major Character (15-20 scenes):
- Haiku: ~$0.05
- Sonnet: ~$0.15
Protagonist (30+ scenes):
- Sonnet: ~$0.25
- Opus: ~$1.00
Location (10-15 scenes):
- Haiku: ~$0.04
- Sonnet: ~$0.12
Settings Locations
API Key: Settings → AI tab
Model Selection: Project Settings → AI Outlines → Select category → Choose model
Custom Prompts: Project Settings → AI Outlines → Edit textarea → Save Prompt
Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Button disabled | Entity must appear in at least 1 scene |
Configure API key |
Add key in Settings → AI tab |
| Empty/poor profile | Need 5+ scenes for good results |
Rate limited |
Wait 60 seconds, then retry |
| High cost | Switch to Haiku for minor entities |
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Open Settings: ⌘, (Mac) / Ctrl+, (Win)
- Navigate to Characters: ⌘1 then click Characters
- Navigate to Locations: ⌘1 then click Locations
Best Practices
✅ Do
- Generate after writing 5+ scenes
- Use Sonnet by default
- Review AI output before accepting
- Track costs with snackbar feedback
❌ Don't
- Generate with only 1-2 scenes
- Use Opus unless necessary (5× cost)
- Regenerate constantly
- Ignore cost feedback
Monthly Budget Planning
| Usage Level | Est. Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Casual (5-10 profiles) | $5-10 |
| Active (20-30 profiles) | $15-30 |
| Professional (50+ profiles) | $40-80 |
Tips:
- Use Haiku for batch processing to reduce costs
- Generate early (fewer scenes = lower cost)
- Only regenerate when scenes change significantly
Support Resources
- Quick Start Guide: See the AI Quick Start guide
- Anthropic Pricing: anthropic.com/pricing
- Status Page: status.anthropic.com