SparkDown is a small, local markdown editor for the files you and your AI agents write. Run the agent in split terminals, watch its files change, and review each changed file in one queue with a diff that hides the noise.
Publisher’s description
What is SparkDown?
SparkDown by PearTree Forge LLC is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 21 file types, including .html, .htm, .svg, .txt and .md. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
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
- Opens 21 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: SparkDown is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SparkDown 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:
96DAF771F16EC3B55396DB5B185A34F386E04AB011814558E448018468D236E3· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.1Latest | October 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PearTreeForge.SparkDown -eSparkDown_0.3.1_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PearTree Forge LLC
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.3.1
- Released
- October 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- sparkdown.dev
- winget ID
- PearTreeForge.SparkDown
File types it opens (21)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SparkDown free?
Yes. SparkDown is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SparkDown 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 SparkDown 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 SparkDown be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SparkDown run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SparkDown without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SparkDown?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
