"AI Dungeon Master" usually means one thing: using AI to help you run better TTRPG sessions. Some people mean an AI that replaces the DM. Most are searching for practical support.
Here’s the stance: AI should not replace the Dungeon Master. Tabletop games are collaborative, human, and improvisational. But AI can absolutely handle the busywork.
This page is a hub for D&D AI tools, GM assistants, and workflows that save time: automated D&D notes, session recaps, searchable campaign memory, and system-agnostic organization.
If you want a dedicated tool (not a generic chatbot), Archivist is an AI campaign assistant for DMs and players. It captures transcripts, generates structured summaries, tracks characters and locations, and lets you ask questions mid-session without digging through documents.
Browse the guides below. If you’re looking for product releases and feature updates, those live on the Archivist blog.
If you’re looking for a dedicated tool, start with Archivist for automated D&D notes and session recaps, searchable campaign memory, and a workflow built for real tables.
Most DMs do heroic work with notebooks, spreadsheets, and memory, but it often means hours of prep, forgotten plot threads, and players who can’t access shared context. A good GM assistant uses AI to streamline admin work without changing how you run the table.
Spend less time managing the campaign and more time running it. Used well, AI functions as a behind-the-scenes assistant that keeps your notes and campaign memory organized so you can stay present at the table.
Generate clean session recaps and organized notes automatically, so you’re not stuck rewriting what happened after the game.
Ask a question and get the answer fast: NPC names, factions, locations, unresolved hooks, and what the party promised last session.
Keep a running, searchable record of the people, places, items, and plot threads your table creates, without manual bookkeeping.
Use timelines and searchable summaries to find loose ends, plan future arcs, and keep continuity tight, even across long campaigns.
Understand table dynamics using real conversation data from your TTRPG sessions.
12/02/25
Read Article →Transform your TTRPG campaign from scattered notes into an interconnected knowledge system that reveals hidden connections and enhances storytelling.
09/17/25
Read Article →A comprehensive guide to crafting effective AI prompts for your TTRPG sessions, from basic recaps to complex worldbuilding.
05/30/25
Read Article →How AI saves time and unlocks more creative possibilities in your TTRPG sessions.
05/16/25
Read Article →Your AI-powered party members for better prep, play, and storytelling in tabletop RPGs.
05/09/25
Read Article →How players can use AI tools to enhance their character development, track their story arcs, and stay engaged between sessions.
04/30/25
Read Article →A deep dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming tabletop roleplaying games, from session management to world building.
04/23/25
Read Article →Technically, yes—but it, and other LLMs, are not great at it. TTRPGs are about people: improvisation, emotion, shared imagination. While ChatGPT can run scenes, generate encounters, or play NPCs, it's still just a language model. It can't replicate the human spark that makes tabletop games special.
Yes! Most AI tools are system-agnostic and work with any TTRPG—whether you're playing D&D 5e, Pathfinder, Starfinder, or something homebrew.
It depends on the tool you're using. If you're feeding a transcript into a new LLM window (like ChatGPT), only you see the results. More advanced platforms—like Archivist AI—offer customizable permissions, so GMs and players can access the right information without risking spoilers.
Many AI assistants offer free trials and flexible plans to suit different group sizes. Costs vary depending on whether you're using general-purpose LLMs or dedicated TTRPG tools.
Yes. Most LLMs can process raw notes, transcripts, session writeups, or a mix of all three. You don't need to reformat your world—just give it context and go.
You'll need a speech-to-text (STT) tool to transcribe your session audio. OpenAI Whisper is one option, but there are many others. Archivist AI provides a full solution that includes STT, search, chat, and structured session review—all in one place.
Archivist is a GM assistant for TTRPGs. It turns transcripts and notes into organized session recaps, tracks campaign entities, and lets DMs and players ask questions without hunting through docs. Use it as an AI support layer, not a replacement Dungeon Master.
