Everything you love about HackMD but in a desktop app.
Publisher’s description
What is HackDesk?
HackDesk is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Michael Wang. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (EastSun5566/hackdesk) has 97 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “📝 A hackable HackMD desktop application”
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: HackDesk is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HackDesk 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:
4F389BD37AF2658A01AADAB7F30F9DA4C9344F7DBC818E8CD44CBB775594A445· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.7Latest | February 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EastSun5566.HackDesk -emsiexec /i HackDesk_0.0.7_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Michael Wang
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/EastSun5566/hackdesk
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.0.7
- Released
- February 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 97
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- hackdesk.eastsun.me
- winget ID
- EastSun5566.HackDesk
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HackDesk free?
Yes. HackDesk is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is HackDesk 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 HackDesk 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 HackDesk 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 HackDesk support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does HackDesk 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 HackDesk without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to HackDesk?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
