Neuron keeps your notes as plain Markdown files on your own disk, with databases, canvases and sandboxed HTML views on top. No account, no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is Neuron?
Neuron is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Neuron Workspace. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 11 times. The source code on GitHub (neuron-workspace/Neuron) has 28 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A local-first Markdown and MDX workspace for writing, linking, and extending your notes.”
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
In short: Neuron is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Neuron 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:
DF9F69EF20CF9C46C3B59D14F2D9C6263F468D55F1804F10BEA56B05881D4AD9· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.5Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NeuronWorkspace.Neuron -echoco install neuron -yNeuron-0.4.5-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Neuron Workspace
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/neuron-workspace/Neuron
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.4.5
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 11
- GitHub stars
- 28
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- neuron-workspace.github.io
- winget ID
- NeuronWorkspace.Neuron
- Chocolatey package
- neuron
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neuron free?
Yes. Neuron is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Neuron 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 Neuron 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 Neuron be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Neuron run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Neuron?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Notable. The alternatives page compares them.
