Hongdown is a Markdown formatter implemented in Rust using the Comrak library for parsing. It produces consistently formatted Markdown output following Hong Minhee's Markdown style conventions.
Publisher’s description
What is Hongdown?
Hongdown by Hong Minhee is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.3, released on July 28, 2026. The version history goes back to June 1, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dahlia/hongdown) has 196 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A Markdown formatter that enforces Hong Minhee's Markdown style conventions”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: Hongdown is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Hongdown 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:
92B55325BF42CF5F9C2E000AC72F8D058454957237F3BC7130C739482C22DAAC· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.3Latest | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.4.3 | June 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HongMinhee.Hongdown -escoop install extras/hongdownProgram files (.exe): hongdown.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Hong Minhee
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dahlia/hongdown
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.5.3
- Released
- July 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 196
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- HongMinhee.Hongdown
- Scoop package
- extras/hongdown
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hongdown free?
Yes. Hongdown is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Hongdown 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 Hongdown 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.
Does Hongdown run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Hongdown?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2026.
Can I use Hongdown without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Hongdown?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
