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Download docfx 2.81.0 for Windows

A documentation generation tool for API reference and Markdown files

Notes & to-do #38 Notes & to-do

A documentation generation tool for API reference and Markdown files

Publisher’s description

What is docfx?

docfx is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows. It ranks 38th by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue.

Installation and requirements

Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).

Popularity and file types

The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,214,586 times. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
  • Portable: runs without installation
  • Large user base

In short: docfx is an open-source notes & to-do tool for Any CPU PCs.

Is docfx safe to download?

  • The file is served by github.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
  • The download link uses HTTPS
  • A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file: 241E770B32E34B5C821D06E382E3FAB1BA1B0809B2A45D82E00938C49CD0D276 · 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 ›
VersionDateSizeFiles
2.81.0Latest — Any CPU ZIP

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
chocochoco install docfx -y
scoopscoop install main/docfx

Program files (.exe): docfx.exe

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Also for other systems

macOS (Homebrew)brew install docfx

Information

Category
Notes & to-do
Licence
MIT
Price
Free
Source code
github.com
Requires
Windows 11 / 10
Architecture
Any CPU
Installer
Portable
Version
2.81.0
Versions listed
1
Chocolatey downloads
1,214,586
Website
dotnet.github.io
Chocolatey package
docfx
Scoop package
main/docfx

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Frequently asked questions

Is docfx free?

Yes. docfx is open-source software under the MIT licence.

Is docfx safe to download?

The download comes from github.com; 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.

Does docfx run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?

The installer is architecture-neutral.

Can I use docfx without administrator rights?

Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.

What are alternatives to docfx?

Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.

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