MindForger is a thinking notebook and markdown IDE for creating, editing and managing all type of notes. It works by mimicking the human mind to make your searching, reading and writing more productive.
Publisher’s description
What is MindForger?
MindForger is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Martin Dvorak. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.5.0, released on September 26, 2026. 4 versions are listed since February 18, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dvorka/mindforger) has 2,723 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .md. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Thinking notebook and Markdown editor.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MindForger is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MindForger 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:
3CB3FC8C441578D59CAFEA43F51FAA654E40D565F137F5B5FDCC959D21568315· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.0Latest | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.4.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.2.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.1 | February 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MartinDvorak.MindForger -escoop install extras/mindforgerwindows-installer-mindforger-2.5.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Martin Dvorak
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dvorka/mindforger
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Released
- September 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- GitHub stars
- 2,723
- GitHub forks
- 173
- Website
- mindforger.com
- winget ID
- MartinDvorak.MindForger
- Scoop package
- extras/mindforger
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MindForger free?
Yes. MindForger is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is MindForger 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 MindForger 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 MindForger be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MindForger 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 MindForger?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 18, 2024.
What are alternatives to MindForger?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
