Parse Existing Worlds

Transform your existing worldbuilding content into structured OnlyWorlds data using two different parsing routes.

Two Routes to Parsing

Route 1: OnlyWorlds Custom GPT (Free, No Tokens)

Use the OnlyWorlds Custom GPT on ChatGPT to structure your content for free:

  1. Upload your content - Stories, notes, world documents
  2. Ask it to structure - “Convert this to OnlyWorlds format”
  3. Copy the output - Formatted JSON/YAML data
  4. Paste into Parse Tool - Import the structured data

Why use this route?

  • Completely free (uses ChatGPT, not your tokens)
  • Often better at understanding complex narratives
  • Can handle large documents in one go
  • Provides clean, structured output

Route 2: Built-in Parse Tool (Uses Tokens)

Use the Parse Tool’s AI directly at onlyworlds.com/parser:

  1. Enter World Key and PIN
  2. Paste raw text in middle panel
  3. Click parse - AI extracts elements
  4. Edit and save the results

Why use this route?

  • Integrated directly with your world
  • Real-time element creation
  • Immediate validation
  • No copy-paste needed

How Parsing Works

The AI analyzes your text to identify OnlyWorlds elements:

  • Characters - Named beings with agency
  • Locations - Named places in your world
  • Events - Things that happen in time
  • Objects - Important items and artifacts
  • Abilities - Powers, skills, and magic
  • Plus 15+ other element types

Each element is extracted with:

  • Name and description
  • Category assignment
  • Relationships to other elements
  • Appropriate supertypes/subtypes

Quick Example

Input text:

"The wizard Aldric lived in the Crystal Tower, where he studied 
the ancient art of time magic using the Chronos Amulet."

Parsed elements:

  • Character: Aldric (wizard)
  • Location: Crystal Tower
  • Ability: Time Magic
  • Object: Chronos Amulet
  • Relationships automatically linked

Tips for Better Parsing

  • Name things clearly - The AI looks for proper nouns
  • Group related content - Parse chapters or sections together
  • Review before saving - AI suggestions aren’t perfect
  • Use the ChatGPT route for novels - It handles narrative better
  • Use the built-in tool for lists - Better for structured data

Next Steps

After parsing:

  • Review elements in the right panel
  • Edit any that need adjustment
  • Mark elements as “done” to save
  • Use other tools to visualize your world