About Opus
Built by academics who were tired of fighting their tools instead of writing.
The Problem
If you've written a thesis, paper, or grant proposal, you know the pain. Word corrupts your document
at 2 AM before a deadline. Google Docs can't handle equations. LaTeX requires a PhD just to format
a figure. Collaboration means emailing files named thesis_final_FINAL_v3_reviewed.docx.
None of these tools were built for how academics actually work. They're either too simple (Google Docs), too complex (LaTeX), or too brittle (Word).
Our Solution
Opus is a writing environment designed from the ground up for scholarly work. We combined the simplicity of Markdown with the power features academics need: real equations, proper citations, track changes that actually export, and collaboration that works.
The result is a tool that stays out of your way. You write. Opus handles the rest.
Our Principles
Your Work, Your Data
Everything is stored in plain Markdown. Export anytime, to any format. No lock-in, no proprietary formats. Self-host if you want full control.
Simplicity First
Power features shouldn't mean a cluttered interface. Opus looks simple but has depth when you need it. Progressive disclosure, not feature overload.
Built in the Open
Opus is open source. See exactly how it works. Contribute if you want. Trust comes from transparency.
Academics First
Every feature decision asks: does this help researchers? We don't chase enterprise buzzwords. We build for people writing papers, theses, and presentations.
Open Source
Opus is released under the MIT license. The entire codebase is available on GitHub. You can run Opus on your own servers, modify it to fit your needs, or contribute improvements back to the community.
We believe academic tools should be open. Your institution shouldn't be locked into a vendor. Your workflow shouldn't depend on a company's business model. Open source ensures Opus can always be available, modified, and improved by the community it serves.
Get in Touch
Have questions? Want to discuss an institutional deployment? Just want to say hi?
Email us at hello@opus.phd
For support questions, check the documentation or email support@opus.phd.