Guides

Everything you need to write better stories on Shiro.

• Getting started with ShiroFind a character, start a story and learn how chats, styles and credits work.
• How to create a great AI characterWrite a personality, greeting and look that make your character feel alive.
• Roleplay writing tips for better storiesActions, dialogue, pacing and steering: simple ways to make every chat better.
• Chat styles explainedSpark, Ember, Petal, Heartstring, Nova and Prism: what each style does.
• How memory works in ShiroRecent messages, story summaries and pinned memories, and how to use them.
• Safety and community guidelinesHow Shiro keeps stories safe for everyone 13 and up, and how to report problems.
• What you get with shiro+The monthly membership: better characters, more memory, voice and more.
• Frequently asked questionsQuick answers about accounts, characters, credits, privacy and the apps.