A lightweight Windows desktop application for beautifying screenshots.
Publisher’s description
What is achu?
achu by NaveenKumar Namachivayam is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 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
The source code on GitHub (QAInsights/achu) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight desktop app for beautifying screenshots and more.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: achu is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is achu 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:
E51737C2D996AE6F54D530F4F0509792C1127C1849479846EC41DD8B254B9758· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.8.1Latest | September 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dosa.achu -eachu-Setup-x64-26.8.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NaveenKumar Namachivayam
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/QAInsights/achu
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 26.8.1
- Released
- September 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 4
- winget ID
- dosa.achu
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is achu free?
Yes. achu is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is achu 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 achu 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 achu be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does achu run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use achu without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to achu?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
