Lilo is a Windows-first Markdown note-taking widget with wiki links, backlinks, folders, search, recovery tools, and an interactive knowledge graph. Notes remain ordinary local Markdown files.
Publisher’s description
What is Lilo?
Lilo is a proprietary notes & to-do program for Windows from HellterEnjoy. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.2, released on September 18, 2026. 2 versions are listed since August 15, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (HellterEnjoy/Lilo) has 25 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Compact Markdown note-taking widget with a built-in knowledge graph, written in Rust.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Lilo is a notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lilo 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:
F1B971A780CE16B2A66B06DE04E8320423DED8742CDDDD50F0141F42B002CD86· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.2Latest | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1.0 | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HellterEnjoy.Lilo -eLilo-0.2.2-windows-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- HellterEnjoy
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/HellterEnjoy/Lilo
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.2.2
- Released
- September 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 25
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- HellterEnjoy.Lilo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lilo free?
Lilo is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Lilo 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 Lilo 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 Lilo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lilo 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 Lilo?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 15, 2026.
Can I use Lilo without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Lilo?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Notesnook. The alternatives page compares them.
