A static blog writing client
Publisher’s description
What is Gridea?
Gridea by EryouHao is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.3, released on May 17, 2022. The version history goes back to May 24, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (getgridea/gridea) has 10,227 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “✍️ A static blog writing client (一个静态博客写作客户端)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Gridea is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gridea 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:
151B7361FCEC570C8E2C3801E83F234E252BB76A2685BDF69929A00953F86468· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the getgridea/gridea repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review8
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.3Latest | May 17, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.2 | May 24, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EryouHao.Gridea -eGridea.Setup.0.9.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- EryouHao
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/getgridea/gridea
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.9.3
- Released
- May 17, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- May 24, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 10,227
- GitHub forks
- 832
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EryouHao.Gridea
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gridea free?
Yes. Gridea is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Gridea 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 Gridea 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 Gridea be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Gridea support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Gridea 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 Gridea?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 24, 2022.
Can I use Gridea without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Gridea?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and zola. The alternatives page compares them.
