A modern note taking app based on GIT that does not require a local GIT environment.
Publisher’s description
What is GitNote?
GitNote by mikey.zhaopeng is proprietary Windows software in the version control category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.0, released on March 7, 2019. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zhaopengme/gitnote) has 1 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: GitNote is a version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitNote 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:
8DEAE769C10F19419FE528B95CB9EE3D962C3CBFCAE9A4ACE17E84F15D36E31F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0Latest | March 7, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.4 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.3 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.2 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.1 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zhaopengme.gitnote -eGitNote_setup_3.1.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- mikey.zhaopeng
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/zhaopengme/gitnote
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- March 7, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.9
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zhaopengme.gitnote
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitNote free?
GitNote is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is GitNote 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 GitNote 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 GitNote be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GitNote 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 GitNote?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to GitNote?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
