Expert MadCap Flare Consulting & Training
Paul Pehrson
Technical writer, MadCap Flare specialist, and developer. Over 25 years in technical writing. Flare consultant since 2008. Senior TW in cybersecurity at Palo Alto Networks. I also build software tools for writers, legal professionals, and theatre production.
Tools I've Built
Software that solves real problems — built from years of experience in technical writing, legal workflows, and theatre production management.
Flare Toolkit
VS Code Extension for MadCap Flare
A Visual Studio Code extension designed specifically for MadCap Flare authors. Streamlines workflows, adds Flare-aware snippets, and brings modern editor tooling to your Flare projects.
Flare Copy CSHID
Copy shareable topic URLs via Context Sensitive Help IDs
A lightweight JavaScript utility for Flare HTML5 outputs. Adds a "Copy URL" button to the Topic Toolbar that generates a clean, shareable link using the topic's CSHID — or a stripped URL when no ID is registered.
JuryBinder
Trial preparation made simple
A web application for organizing trial exhibits, witness lists, and case materials. Helps legal teams keep everything organized and accessible during the high-pressure of courtroom proceedings.
MasterSchedule
Schedule management for complex productions
A scheduling application built for productions and events with complex, overlapping requirements. Handles resources, conflicts, and dependencies so you can focus on the work.
New Project
Audition & cast management for stage managers
A purpose-built tool for stage managers to run auditions, track candidates, manage callbacks, and organize cast assignments — all in one place.