Ao is an unofficial, featureful, open source, community-driven, free Microsoft To-Do app.
Publisher’s description
What is Ao?
Ao by Klaus Sinani is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.9.0, released on May 20, 2019. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 22 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (klaudiosinani/ao) has 2,193 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Elegant Microsoft To-Do desktop app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Ao is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Ao 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:
0864A2635D78FA8116D468173FBBC34CB871AFBA1FDEA035031EFD9492247813· 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 22 versions ›22 versions over 2 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9.0Latest | May 20, 2019 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.8.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.7.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.5.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.4.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.3.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.1.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id klaussinani.ao -eao-setup-6.9.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Klaus Sinani
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/klaudiosinani/ao
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.9.0
- Released
- May 20, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 22
- Updates / year
- 11.8
- GitHub stars
- 2,193
- GitHub forks
- 214
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- klaussinani.ao
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ao free?
Yes. Ao is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Ao 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 Ao 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 Ao be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Ao run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Ao?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Ao?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and TagSpaces. The alternatives page compares them.
