A simple cross-platform notepad. Based on Qt and C++.
Publisher’s description
What is notepanda?
notepanda is an open-source text editor program for Windows from ChungZH. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zirnc/notepanda) has 360 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “📃 A simple cross-platform notepad. Based on Qt and C++.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: notepanda is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is notepanda 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:
AAA83B1291DF1121F5C488CD5F4AC5B2A50F612AF7D5C68A1FCC887A48931725· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.4Latest | July 28, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChungZH.notepanda -eNotepanda.v0.1.4.Windows-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ChungZH
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT license
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zirnc/notepanda
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.1.4
- Released
- July 28, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- July 24, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 360
- GitHub forks
- 65
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ChungZH.notepanda
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is notepanda free?
Yes. notepanda is open-source software under the MIT license licence.
Is notepanda 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 notepanda 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 notepanda be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does notepanda 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 notepanda?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Brackets. The alternatives page compares them.
