Inkwell is a lightweight, offline-first Markdown editor built for focused writing. No cloud, no accounts, no telemetry.
Features include split-view live preview, command palette, 4 built-in themes plus a custom theme creator, Mermaid
diagrams, KaTeX math, workspace file tree, find & replace, typewriter mode, focus mode, file tabs, templates,
version history with diff viewer, file association handling, auto-save on focus loss, and SQLite-backed persistence.
Typst-powered PDF export and standalone HTML export are unlocked with a one-time Pro license.
Part of the 4Worlds anti-SaaS portable app suite.
Publisher’s description
What is Inkwell?
Inkwell is a proprietary notes & to-do program for Windows from 4Worlds.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.2, released on June 12, 2026. 4 versions are listed since March 18, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (4worlds4w-svg/inkwell) has 257 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Markdown editor that gets out of your way. Lightweight, fast, portable. First release of https://4worlds.dev”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Inkwell is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Inkwell 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:
4C6CE7EC254D280A1E6AE928549368EAA351E7FBCF22150347340E867D4AA7B3· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.2Latest | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit Portable |
| 1.3.0 | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.0 | March 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.0 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 4Worlds.Inkwell -eProgram files (.exe): inkwell.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- 4Worlds
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/4worlds4w-svg/inkwell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.5.2
- Released
- June 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 257
- GitHub forks
- 11
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 4Worlds.Inkwell
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Inkwell free?
Inkwell 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 Inkwell 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 Inkwell 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.
Which Windows versions does Inkwell support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Inkwell 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 Inkwell?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 18, 2026.
Can I use Inkwell without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Inkwell?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
