gcs

GCS provides a graphical, WYSIWYG editor for creating and managing character sheets for the GURPS Fourth Edition tabletop role‑playing system. Users can input attributes, skills, equipment, and other game data through an interactive interface that updates the sheet in real time, allowing players to see the final layout as they edit. The program supports exporting the completed sheet in formats suitable for printing or digital use.

The software targets GURPS players and game masters who want a dedicated tool for building and maintaining characters without handling raw text or manual calculations. It runs on macOS (both Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10+, and Linux systems meeting basic kernel and library requirements. A community around the project offers a Discord server, user guides, video tutorials, and a public issue tracker for support and feedback.

GCS is distributed as a stable release, with version 5.42.0 released in October 2025. Development is sponsored, and sponsors gain access to a private Discord channel for direct communication with the maintainer, influencing future feature priorities. The project’s source code and documentation are hosted on GitHub, and a master library of pre‑built character templates is available for reference.