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Flare Toolkit

VS Code Extension for MadCap Flare

A Visual Studio Code extension purpose-built for MadCap Flare technical writers. After nearly two decades of Flare consulting and daily authoring, I built the tooling I always wished existed.

  • Flare-aware file navigation and project structure support
  • Snippet and variable completion for Flare-specific XML
  • Validation and linting for common Flare authoring patterns
  • Topic and TOC management shortcuts
  • Works alongside your existing Flare project — no migration required

Built for: MadCap Flare technical writers

Flare Tools Available on GitHub

Flare Copy CSHID

Copy shareable topic URLs using Context Sensitive Help IDs

A lightweight JavaScript utility for MadCap Flare HTML5 outputs. Adds a "Copy URL" button to the Topic Toolbar that generates a clean, shareable link for any topic — using its Context Sensitive Help ID when one is registered in Alias.xml, or a stripped URL otherwise.

  • Copies CSHID-based URLs for topics registered in Alias.xml
  • Falls back to a clean URL (no query params) for unregistered topics
  • Modal dialog fallback when clipboard access is restricted
  • Automatic path detection for .htm, .html, and .php output structures
  • Configurable via inline JavaScript — no external dependencies
  • Accessible UI with ARIA support

Built for: MadCap Flare technical writers

Legal Tech Live at jurybinder.com

JuryBinder

Trial preparation and exhibit management

JuryBinder is a web application that helps legal teams organize trial exhibits, witness lists, and case materials. Built after conversations with legal professionals who were still managing trial prep with binders and spreadsheets.

  • Organize and number exhibits with drag-and-drop simplicity
  • Manage witness lists and expected testimony notes
  • Share access with co-counsel and legal assistants
  • Print-ready exhibit lists and binder covers
  • Secure, cloud-based — access from the courthouse or the office

Built for: Attorneys and legal teams

Productivity Live at masterschedule.app

MasterSchedule

Scheduling for complex productions and events

MasterSchedule handles the scheduling complexity that breaks spreadsheets — overlapping resources, multi-venue productions, and constraint-heavy events. Built for production managers, event coordinators, and anyone dealing with complicated scheduling logic.

  • Resource and personnel scheduling with conflict detection
  • Multi-location and multi-track event support
  • Visual timeline and calendar views
  • Exportable schedules for distribution
  • Built for productions, events, and complex team coordination

Built for: Production managers, event coordinators

Theatre Tech In Development

Coming Soon

Audition and cast management for stage managers

Stage managers juggle a lot during auditions — tracking who came in, managing callbacks, communicating with directors, and eventually building a cast list and rehearsal schedule. This new tool puts all of that in one place, purpose-built for the way stage managers actually work.

  • Audition scheduling and check-in tracking
  • Auditioner profiles with notes and ratings
  • Callback management and director collaboration
  • Cast list building with role assignments
  • Rehearsal schedule generation from cast and role data

Built for: Stage managers and production teams

Coming Soon

This tool is actively in development. Check back for updates.