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open-tabletop-gm

Offloads dice, HP, initiative, and calendar calculations to Python while preserving GM narration.

44|12|Updated Apr 16, 2026
Search Tags:#gm-framework#persistent-campaigns#rpg-tooling#nlp-agnostic#system-modules#display-companion
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bobby-Gray/open-tabletop-gm --skill open-tabletop-gm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: open-tabletop-gm
Source: https://github.com/Bobby-Gray/open-tabletop-gm/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bobby-Gray/open-tabletop-gm --skill open-tabletop-gm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Flask, Flask-Cors, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

open-tabletop-gm solves the challenge of running persistent tabletop campaigns by offloading mechanical tasks to a Python toolchain while preserving GM narration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Offloads dice, HP tracking, initiative, and calendar calculations to Python so the GM can focus on storytelling.
  • Supports a system-plug-in architecture with D&D 5e as the reference, and modular system.md files for other games.
  • Provides a display companion for cinematic visuals, live stat panels, and replayable sessions to improve continuity and player immersion.

Quick Start

Create a new campaign with /gm new <name> and then load it with /gm load to begin a session.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-tabletop-gm

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I track initiative and HP for persistent tabletop campaigns without distracting from narration?▼

A Python toolchain handles persistent tabletop campaigns by offloading dice, HP tracking, and initiative to Python scripts, freeing the GM to focus on storytelling.

Can I run tabletop RPG campaigns with LLMs other than the default provider?▼

The framework is LLM-agnostic, allowing you to run persistent tabletop campaigns with any large language model provider while maintaining campaign state.

How do I add support for non-D&D 5e tabletop RPG systems?▼

You can add non-D&D 5e tabletop RPG systems by creating a modular system.md file in the systems/<system>/ directory, enabling cross-system play.

Does the tabletop GM framework require Flask and numpy to function?▼

Yes, the tabletop GM framework requires Flask, Flask-Cors, and numpy as dependencies to run the Python toolchain that handles mechanical campaign tasks.

What's the best way to display live stat panels and cinematic visuals during tabletop sessions?▼

The optional display companion renders cinematic visuals and live stat panels during tabletop sessions, providing replayable campaign continuity for player immersion.

How do I create and load a new campaign session using the GM framework?▼

To create and load a campaign session with the GM framework, use /gm new <name> to initialize it, then run /gm load to begin the session and start tracking persistent state.

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