a minimalistic github flavored markdown editor
Publisher’s description
What is MarkRight?
MarkRight by dvcrn is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Clojure.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI 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. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.0, released on December 5, 2025. The version history goes back to June 28, 2016: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dvcrn/markright) has 915 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .md. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “➡ Tauri powered markdown editor with live preview”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MarkRight is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MarkRight 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:
BFA00BD1F2580FDC8020879B7DF8967BF45DA033108E995453E6ECC147CB49A0· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 9 years · about 0.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | December 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.11 | June 28, 2016 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dvcrn.markright -eMarkRight_1.0.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask markrightInformation
- Publisher
- dvcrn
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dvcrn/markright
- Written in
- Clojure
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- December 5, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.2
- GitHub stars
- 915
- GitHub forks
- 55
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- dvcrn.markright
- MSI product code
- {322F1BA7-27A4-4A5E-A45E-5BD7013C8DB1}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MarkRight free?
Yes. MarkRight is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is MarkRight 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 MarkRight 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 MarkRight be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MarkRight 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 MarkRight?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 28, 2016.
Can I use MarkRight without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MarkRight?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and TagSpaces. The alternatives page compares them.
