Simple, Fluent, Free and Open Source Notepad for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is SkyNotepad?
SkyNotepad by AlperAkca79 is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 32-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fjord79/SkyNotepad) has 34 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “SkyNotepad: Simple, Fluent, Free and Open Source Text Editor for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: SkyNotepad is an open-source text editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SkyNotepad 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:
D975552E43E104FFEA09E842E28203652637148D9F62362CC0DEC1A15B926D8C· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0.0Latest | March 15, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AlperAkca79.SkyNotepad -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path AlperAkca79.SkyNotepad_0.12.0.0_cp7832jw38n0r.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name 41411AlperAkca79.704697DF414B | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AlperAkca79
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fjord79/SkyNotepad
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 0.12.0.0
- Released
- March 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- January 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 34
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AlperAkca79.SkyNotepad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SkyNotepad free?
Yes. SkyNotepad is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SkyNotepad 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 SkyNotepad 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 SkyNotepad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does SkyNotepad support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does SkyNotepad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to SkyNotepad?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Markdown Monster. The alternatives page compares them.
