HopsMD is a lightweight, offline-first reader for Markdown documentation
with live MermaidJS diagram rendering. It is a side project of the
CloudBrew family — brewed with Tauri v2 + Angular 21 — and themed
throughout with a love letter to a properly poured pint of beer.
Publisher’s description
What is HopsMD?
HopsMD by CloudBrew is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.0, released on June 29, 2026. The version history goes back to May 19, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (lootwitch/HopsMD) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “ Local Markdown & Mermaid viewer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: HopsMD is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HopsMD 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:
0120877827EA1A0A0B70957DB04325FD1CB1B734BD112CC5579ACB4448216B90· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0Latest | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.0 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CloudBrew.HopsMD -eHopsMD_1.4.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CloudBrew
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lootwitch/HopsMD
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.4.0
- Released
- June 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CloudBrew.HopsMD
- MSI product code
- {7CC3D11E-24BF-43F7-BAB2-162794B1ED4D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HopsMD free?
Yes. HopsMD is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HopsMD 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 HopsMD 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 HopsMD 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 HopsMD support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does HopsMD 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 HopsMD?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 19, 2026.
What are alternatives to HopsMD?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
