Next generation desktop rich content editor that saves documents with themes. HTML & Markdown compatible.
Publisher’s description
What is Uncolored?
Uncolored is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from n457 / Bertrand Vignaud-Lerouge. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (n457/Uncolored) has 776 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .html and .md. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “(Un)colored — Next generation desktop rich content editor that saves documents with themes. HTML & Markdown compatible. For Windows, OS X & Linux. — http://n457.github.io/Uncolored/”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Uncolored is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Uncolored 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:
0B141B4B9FA44F3342740A4058C462B45D50F9EFE29D4B54DDA60250A979CF76· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.2Latest | November 4, 2016 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id n457.uncolored -eUncolored-v.0.10.2-win-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- n457 / Bertrand Vignaud-Lerouge
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/n457/Uncolored
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.10.2
- Released
- November 4, 2016
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 776
- GitHub forks
- 52
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- n457.uncolored
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Uncolored free?
Yes. Uncolored is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is Uncolored 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 Uncolored 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 Uncolored be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Uncolored support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Uncolored run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Uncolored without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Uncolored?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and TagSpaces. The alternatives page compares them.
