the solstone app for windows takes in what you share with it from your screen, system audio, and any microphone you choose. it prepares local, owner-controlled segments for your journal. the solstone app runs on windows; your journal lives on a computer you own. no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is solstone?
solstone by sol pbc is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1903 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.38, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to June 23, 2026: 31 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “the Windows-native solstone app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: solstone is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is solstone 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:
E1642ED53CD1C8839D55132537471DFBCD187C0351E733BAB88DE679CF849E74· 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 31 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.38Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.37 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.36 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.35 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.33 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.32 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.31 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.30 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id solpbc.Solstone -esolstone-setup-2.0.38.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- sol pbc
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/solpbc/solstone-windows
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1903+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.0.38
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 31
- Website
- solstone.app
- winget ID
- solpbc.Solstone
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Frequently asked questions
Is solstone free?
Yes. solstone is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.
Is solstone 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 solstone 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 solstone be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does solstone support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1903 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does solstone 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 solstone?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 23, 2026.
Can I use solstone without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to solstone?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
