User manual

I. Quick start

1.1 Account

After you open MiniTavern (via App Store or the official site with lang=en-US):

  • Many core features work without a full account, depending on the app version.
  • Premium may add more cards, higher limits, custom personas, and extras.

Tip: For illustrated setup, use the English tutorial on mini-tavern.com.

1.2 Interface overview

The layout is built for mobile:

  • Character picker: browse and search personas
  • Chat: talk with the active character
  • Settings: model, prompts, and session options
  • History: past chats and branches

II. Core features

2.1 Chatting with characters

  1. Pick a character from the library or import a card (PNG/JSON).
  2. Open the chat screen.
  3. Type your message and send.
  4. The model replies using your settings and chat history.

2.2 Character setup

  • Basics: name, avatar, description
  • Personality: traits and tone
  • Backstory: history and world context
  • Rules: optional boundaries or style notes

Advanced: Premium may unlock custom avatars, deeper fields, and templates.

2.3 Story mode

  • Choose a preset or guided scenario
  • Follow prompts to drive the plot
  • Branches can change outcomes
  • Save progress and continue later

2.4 Multi-character chat

  1. Add multiple personas to a session where supported.
  2. They can respond to each other and to you.
  3. Limits depend on app version and plan.

2.5 Images

  • Trigger image generation when the app supports it.
  • Scenes may reflect recent dialogue context.
  • Save or share outputs per app policies.

III. Tips

3.1 Better replies

  • Give clear context in your messages.
  • Use specific instructions when you want a format or tone.
  • Use regenerate or edit where available.

3.2 Character authoring

  • Concrete personality beats vague adjectives.
  • Backstory helps consistency.
  • Example messages teach the model your style.

3.3 Managing chats

  • Use history search when available.
  • Export important threads.
  • Delete what you no longer need.

IV. Troubleshooting

4.1 Slow responses

  • Check your network.
  • Try a faster model tier if offered.
  • Shorten very long context windows.

4.2 Quality

  • Upgrade model tier if available.
  • Refine character definitions.
  • Regenerate or steer with explicit instructions.

4.3 Lost history?

Chats usually persist until you delete them. Back up anything critical externally.

V. Safety & privacy

5.1 Data

  • Use HTTPS where the service provides it.
  • Follow device and app security best practices.

5.2 Privacy

See our privacy policy for how this site describes data practices. For the MiniTavern app, refer to the developer’s policy in the App Store listing.

VI. Support

Use in-app help, mini-tavern.com (English), or App Store reviews for product feedback.

Thanks for using MiniTavern AI as your SillyTavern-style hub.