Quillpane (formerly Markpad) is a small native Markdown notepad and
local-file viewer built with Go, Wails, and the operating system webview.
Sessions, drafts, and version history stay local, with no account, sync
service, or telemetry.
Features include Markdown editor, split, and preview modes; bounded local
history and recovery drafts; syntax-highlighted source viewing; command
palette and keyboard navigation; local image preview; and external PDF
handoff to the system viewer. Markdown task files provide List, Board, and
Calendar views with workflow columns, tags, due dates, custom colors, highlighted
search, context actions, and recoverable task Trash.
Publisher’s description
What is Quillpane?
Quillpane by Shreyam Adhikari is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.14.4, released on September 18, 2026. The version history goes back to October 2, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (shreyam1008/markpad) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “Quillpane (formerly Markpad) — a tiny native Markdown notepad and local-file viewer built with Go and Wails.”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Quillpane is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Quillpane 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:
635D932B811C8FAD582910D3256C4825F6EA3A6D3216A64FC639E26835AEF303· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14.4Latest | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.14.2 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ShreyamAdhikari.Markpad -emarkpad-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Shreyam Adhikari
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/shreyam1008/markpad
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.14.4
- Released
- September 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- quillpane.shreyam1008.com.np
- winget ID
- ShreyamAdhikari.Markpad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Quillpane free?
Yes. Quillpane is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Quillpane 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 Quillpane 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 Quillpane be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Quillpane 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 Quillpane?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 2, 2026.
What are alternatives to Quillpane?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
