Getting to Know Try Yarn Spinner

Try Yarn Spinner is a browser-based tool for writing and running Yarn scripts. It’s the fastest way to experiment with Yarn Spinner — no downloads, no project setup, no game engine required.

The Interface

Try Yarn Spinner has two main panels:

• Editor (left) — where you write your Yarn scripts. Supports syntax highlighting, line numbers, and multiple nodes.
• Runner (right) — where your dialogue plays. Lines appear as they run, and options are presented as clickable buttons.

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1 The Editor — write your Yarn scripts here

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2 The Runner — your dialogue plays here

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3 Run / Stop button

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4 File menu — save, load, and share scripts

Writing and Running

Type or paste a Yarn script into the editor, then press the Run button in the top-right corner. The runner will start executing from the first node.

You can stop a running script at any time, edit your code, and run again. Changes take effect immediately — there’s no separate build or compile step.

Sharing Scripts

Try Yarn Spinner can generate a shareable link to your script. Use the File menu to share your work with teammates, students, or friends.

What’s Next

Try Yarn Spinner is perfect for learning and prototyping. When you’re ready for multi-file projects, graph views, and deeper editing tools, move on to setting up Yarn Spinner for Visual Studio Code.