# Konado: Visual Novel Framework

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## Overview

Konado is a dialogue creation toolkit for the Godot Engine, with templates and a dialogue manager to help you quickly build Visual Novels, Gal Games, RPGs and other story‑driven projects.

## Quick Start

Get up and running with Konado in minutes by following our [Quick Start Guide](https://godothub.com/oss/konado/en/2.4/tutorial/install.html).

## Documentation

For comprehensive guides, API references, and advanced tutorials, visit our official project website: https://godothub.com/oss/konado/en/2.4/.

## Community

Join our community to connect with other Konado users, share ideas, and get support. You can participate through:

- QQ Channel Discussion Group: [Join Now](https://pd.qq.com/g/godot)
- Discord Server Channel: [Join Now](https://discord.com/channels/1378639076747513938/1425084240550166592)

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## Sponsors

If you appreciate our work, please consider supporting us via this [link](https://afdian.com/item/52230b2860a011f083ef52540025c377). Your sponsorship helps us keep improving Konado and providing better support to the community.


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## Contributing

Interested in contributing to Konado? Check out our [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed guidelines on how to get involved.

## Code of Conduct

This project adheres to our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you are expected to uphold this code.

## Konado Project Team

- [DSOE1024](https://github.com/DSOE1024)
- [putyk](https://github.com/putyk)
- [moluopro](https://github.com/moluopro)
- [ioniccrystal](https://github.com/ioniccrystal)
- [fangchu](https://github.com/fangchudark)

## Contributors

The following people contributed to this project:

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## Made by Konado

> A showcase of Konado works from [GodotHub](https://godothub.com/game/visual-novel).

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## Open Source License

Konado is released under a multi-license model, allowing you to choose the most suitable license for your needs:

- **MIT License**: [LICENSE-MIT](./LICENSE) — The most permissive license, suitable for commercial integration and rapid development, with minimal restrictions
- **BSD 3-Clause License**: [LICENSE-BSD](./LICENSE-BSD) — Prohibits using the original author's name for product endorsement, suitable for enterprise scenarios requiring brand isolation
- **Mulan PSL v2 License**: [LICENSE-MULANPSL](./LICENSE-MULANPSL) — A domestic open source license that includes patent licensing terms, provided by the OpenAtom Foundation, suitable for domestic requirements