Recommended setup for writers
Most writers do well with this baseline:Always enable
Read project files — lets SoloEnt read your chapters, outlines, and character sheets without asking each time
Enable if you want SoloEnt to save
Edit project files — lets SoloEnt write content directly to your files, so nothing gets lost
Enable for workflows
Execute safe commands — workflows rely on commands to run and save their reports automatically
Enable for research
Use the browser — lets SoloEnt look up facts, names, or references while you write
Execute all commands and Use MCP servers are not needed for writing work — leave them off.
What each permission does
| Permission | What it means for writers |
|---|---|
| Read project files | SoloEnt can read your chapters, outlines, and character sheets as context |
| Read all files | SoloEnt can read files outside your project folder |
| Edit project files | SoloEnt saves generated content directly to your files |
| Edit all files | SoloEnt can edit files outside your project folder |
| Execute safe commands | Powers workflows — reads project files, runs the workflow, and saves reports to the required location |
| Execute all commands | Runs any system command — not needed for writing |
| Use the browser | SoloEnt can look up information online while helping you write |
| Use MCP servers | Advanced tool integrations — not needed for most writers |
| Enable notifications | Sends an alert when a long-running task finishes |
“Read all files” and “Edit all files” only extend access outside your project folder. If the base toggle is off, these sub-options have no effect.
Common writing scenarios
I want to use workflows
I want to use workflows
Enable Execute safe commands. SoloEnt’s built-in workflows (like
/review for chapter quality checks and /marketing for publishing strategy) need this permission to read your project files, run the workflow, and save reports to the notes/ folder. Without it, every step pauses for manual confirmation.I'm worried about losing content after a long generation
I'm worried about losing content after a long generation
Enable Edit project files. SoloEnt saves content directly to your files as it generates—you won’t lose work if you close the window or something interrupts the session.
I want SoloEnt to research while I write
I want SoloEnt to research while I write
Enable Use the browser. SoloEnt can look up historical facts, place names, terminology, or any reference material without you having to switch tabs.
I just want to chat and brainstorm without any file access
I just want to chat and brainstorm without any file access
Leave everything off. SoloEnt can still talk through ideas, suggest plot directions, and help you think—it just won’t read or touch your files unless you paste content directly into the chat.
I want SoloEnt to work through a long task while I step away
I want SoloEnt to work through a long task while I step away
Enable Enable notifications. You’ll get an alert when the task finishes, so you don’t have to keep checking back.
Next steps
Interface overview
Learn the three-panel workspace
API configuration
Set up your API keys