Orden is a small markdown editor that formats what you write as you write it.
There is no split screen and no preview pane: headings, emphasis, lists, tables,
code and math take their final shape in the same window you type in, and the
markdown underneath stays plain text you can open anywhere. Notes are plain .md
files in folders on disk, they sync across devices, and the same editor runs in
a browser at orden.so.
Publisher’s description
What is Orden?
Orden is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from lxorb. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 259 times. The source code on GitHub (lxorb/orden) has 11 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast Markdown editor & Browser that doesn't sacrifice on looks or functionality.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Orden is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Orden 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:
E6D3D483DF42F1E8B9F44DCC9F9109C39B03BFC094702DE2066312005C4D9463· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15.0Latest | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lxorb.Orden -echoco install nib -yOrden-0.15.0-windows-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- lxorb
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lxorb/orden
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.15.0
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 259
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- orden.so
- winget ID
- lxorb.Orden
- Chocolatey package
- nib
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orden free?
Yes. Orden is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Orden 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 Orden 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 Orden be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Orden run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Orden without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Orden?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
