Monke FAQ
Answers about Monke, the free browser-based word generator for conlangs: what it does, where your grammar is saved, and where to give feedback.
What is this tool?
Monke is a free word generator for conlang creators. You describe the sound patterns of your language with rules, and it generates as many words as you need. It runs entirely in your browser. The Reference explains how to write the rules.
Why the name Monke?
The random words reminded me of the infinite monkey theorem (opens in a new tab).
Can I use it for my own conlang?
Absolutely, for anything you like.
Can it do vowel harmony?
Yes. Declare a feature such as harmony with the values front and back, give the vowels their values, and let the start rule choose harmony: every word then keeps to one side, while vowels without a value go with both. The Reference's Phonological features section has the details and a vowel harmony example, also in the Examples menu.
Where is my grammar saved?
Only in the page address and in the files you export. Nothing is sent to a server, so keep the link or an exported file to come back to your work.
Where can I give feedback?
To report a bug or suggest a feature, open an issue on the project's GitHub repository (opens in a new tab).
Who made it?
I'm Terah, a software engineer who likes writing tools for my hobbies, like conlangs. My other projects are on my GitHub page (opens in a new tab).
This is a bit complex. Are there alternatives?
Start with the Reference's quick start and recipes; most grammars only need a few rules. If it's still not for you, try Wrdz (opens in a new tab) by Collin Brennan, a word generator with a simpler interface and one of Monke's inspirations.