Pepys is a journaling application that utilises markdown for writing and storing the journal entries
Publisher’s description
What is Pepys?
Pepys by Luke Briggs is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.4, released on May 7, 2022. The version history goes back to August 20, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LukeBriggsDev/Pepys) has 35 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, QOwnNotes and Logseq.
Project description on GitHub: “A Straightforward Markdown Journal”
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
In short: Pepys is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Pepys 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:
FD7969BE71FCE036BF192CCB2FBDE1F3C7003F0FB2CECC22F59084C8AE2DE530· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.4Latest | May 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.3 | March 30, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.0 | March 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.0 | February 14, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.1 | January 24, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.1 | August 20, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LukeBriggs.Pepys -epepys.1.5.4.win.x86_64.installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Luke Briggs
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LukeBriggsDev/Pepys
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.5.4
- Released
- May 7, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 20, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 35
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- lukebriggs.dev
- winget ID
- LukeBriggs.Pepys
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pepys free?
Yes. Pepys is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Pepys 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 Pepys 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 Pepys be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Pepys support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Pepys 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 Pepys?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 20, 2021.
What are alternatives to Pepys?
Obsidian, QOwnNotes, Logseq, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
