Automate code & data workflows with interactive Elixir notebooks
Publisher’s description
What is Livebook?
Livebook by Livebook is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Elixir.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.19.10, released on September 17, 2026. The version history goes back to July 10, 2023: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 10 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (livebook-dev/livebook) has 5,888 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Automate code & data workflows with interactive Elixir notebooks”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 10 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Livebook is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Livebook 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:
3B14DEA70B5768AE91A4477422392445105273274EFE67E9CE8E049FF99ACAB8· 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 32 versions ›32 versions over 3 years · about 10 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.19.10Latest | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.9 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.8 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.7 | April 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.6 | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.5 | March 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.4 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.3 | March 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Livebook.Livebook -eLivebook-windows-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Livebook
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/livebook-dev/livebook
- Written in
- Elixir
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.19.10
- Released
- September 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 5,888
- GitHub forks
- 526
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Livebook.Livebook
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Livebook free?
Yes. Livebook is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Livebook 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 Livebook 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 Livebook be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Livebook 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 Livebook?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 10, 2023.
Can I use Livebook without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Livebook?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
