Doc Exec, execution of code block inside documentation
Publisher’s description
What is doc-exec?
doc-exec by combostrap is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on December 17, 2025. The version history goes back to November 5, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 35 times. The source code on GitHub (combostrap/doc-exec) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Documentation Execution”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: doc-exec is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is doc-exec 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:
499BD76B10C72C6958A1627FEAC5E4F212FC823F836046C3170A0FC9AD6EEB3B· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | December 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | November 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id combostrap.doc-exec -echoco install doc-exec -ymsiexec /i combostrap-doc-exec-1.1.0-jre-x64.msi /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): doc-exec.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- combostrap
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Functional Source License, Version 1.1, MIT Future License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/combostrap/doc-exec
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- December 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 35
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- combostrap.doc-exec
- Chocolatey package
- doc-exec
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is doc-exec free?
Yes. doc-exec is open-source software under the Functional Source License, Version 1.1, MIT Future License licence.
Is doc-exec 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 doc-exec 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 doc-exec be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does doc-exec support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does doc-exec run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of doc-exec?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 5, 2025.
Can I use doc-exec without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to doc-exec?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
