AcaNomo is a local-first, Markdown-first desktop editor for macOS and Windows. Markdown text remains the source of truth while semantic editing and source mode stay in sync. It also provides academic formula, citation, and review workflows, segmented editing for large TXT and JSON files, file management, document navigation, and desktop integration.
Publisher’s description
What is AcaNomo?
AcaNomo by nomo is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .txt, .md, .json and .markdown. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: AcaNomo is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AcaNomo safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A672AA7B02C360B5015B2F9A737571D36DE15701D616550EE983CFD678E42EB6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.10Latest | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id chen-yu-hao.AcaNomo -eAcaNomo_0.5.10_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nomo
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.5.10
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- chen-yu-hao.AcaNomo
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AcaNomo free?
Yes. AcaNomo is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is AcaNomo safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AcaNomo with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AcaNomo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AcaNomo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use AcaNomo without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to AcaNomo?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, flymd and Evernote. The alternatives page compares them.
