A fast, lightweight text editor for Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files.
Publisher’s description
What is ferrite?
ferrite is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ferrite is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs.
Key features
- Three view modes: Raw editing, Split view, and full WYSIWYG preview
- Native Mermaid diagram rendering (flowcharts, sequence, class, state, ER, Gantt, pie charts, and more)
- CSV/TSV viewer with rainbow column coloring and sorting
- JSON/YAML/TOML tree viewer with collapsible nodes
- Git integration with visual status indicators in file tree
- Workspace mode with file tree navigation
- Find and replace with regex support
- Synchronized scrolling between editor and preview
- Customizable syntax highlighting themes (25+ themes)
- Dark and light application themes
- Zen mode for distraction-free writing
- Multi-language interface support
- Multi-encoding file support with auto-detection
AppStream · Flathub
Is ferrite 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:
703421FB9C560A1F85A9BEDCC0D2DEBEC0223554BEE0BAB4E1A79C83D961474A· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.0Latest | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install extras/ferriteProgram files (.exe): ferrite.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.olaproeis.FerriteInformation
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.3.0
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- getferrite.dev
- Scoop package
- extras/ferrite
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ferrite free?
Yes. ferrite is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ferrite 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 ferrite 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 ferrite without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ferrite?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
