Terminal-native, git-native product management for developers and AI.
Publisher’s description
What is joy?
joy is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Joydev GmbH. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.24.0, released on October 18, 2026. 13 versions are listed since June 11, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (joyint/joy) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Joy: terminal-native product management CLI (MIT)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: joy is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is joy 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:
07C1D766046E4125F0523959D3D19B6361FECE77B8B7E6721F29960E10893214· 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 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.24.0Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.1 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.23.0 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.22.0 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.21.1 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.21.0 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.20.0 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.19.0 | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id joyint.joy -eProgram files (.exe): joy.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Joydev GmbH
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/joyint/joy
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.24.0
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- joyint.joy
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is joy free?
Yes. joy is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is joy 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 joy 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 joy 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 joy?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2026.
Can I use joy without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to joy?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
