Cross-platform diary and journal.
Publisher’s description
What is RedNotebook?
RedNotebook by Jendrik Seipp is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It ranks 30th by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-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 2.43, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to September 2, 2023: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,969 times. The source code on GitHub (jendrikseipp/rednotebook) has 561 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “RedNotebook is a cross-platform journal”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: RedNotebook is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RedNotebook 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:
9B153C8A88DB1743689672A488DAA96CCE817D97DB18524DB63E0E2C8248C43A· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the jendrikseipp/rednotebook repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Actively maintained5
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 3 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.43Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.42 | December 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.41 | August 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.40 | August 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.39 | March 25, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.38 | February 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.37 | December 18, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.36 | November 24, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jendrikseipp.RedNotebook -echoco install rednotebook -yrednotebook-2.43.exe /sp- /verysilent /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub app.rednotebook.RedNotebookInformation
- Publisher
- Jendrik Seipp
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jendrikseipp/rednotebook
- Written in
- Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.43
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,969
- GitHub stars
- 561
- GitHub forks
- 125
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jendrikseipp.RedNotebook
- Chocolatey package
- rednotebook
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Frequently asked questions
Is RedNotebook free?
Yes. RedNotebook is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is RedNotebook 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 RedNotebook 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 RedNotebook be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RedNotebook run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of RedNotebook?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 2, 2023.
What are alternatives to RedNotebook?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Xournal++. The alternatives page compares them.
