Markdown editor with pandoc integration and paginated preview.
Publisher’s description
What is PanWriter?
PanWriter by Mauro Bieg is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.10, released on January 12, 2026. The version history goes back to August 6, 2021: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mb21/panwriter) has 1,293 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Markdown editor with pandoc integration and paginated preview.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PanWriter is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PanWriter 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:
DF2D6B952556E437BDC78037F1E19772EB0343BA46ADB849A4BD5004ACFCDDF0· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 4 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.10Latest | January 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.9 | February 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.8 | February 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.6 | October 2, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.5 | December 10, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.4 | April 3, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.3 | January 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.2 | December 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mb21.panwriter -ePanWriter-Setup-0.8.10.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mauro Bieg
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mb21/panwriter
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.8.10
- Released
- January 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1,293
- GitHub forks
- 65
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mb21.panwriter
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PanWriter free?
Yes. PanWriter is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3) licence.
Is PanWriter 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 PanWriter 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 PanWriter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PanWriter 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 PanWriter?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 6, 2021.
Can I use PanWriter without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PanWriter?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and TagSpaces. The alternatives page compares them.
