Writ opens any text file and searches every file in its folder. A Markdown file renders inline as you type, with the markup shown on the line you are editing. Chat, rewriting, connected programs, connections, the graph and tags are apps, each switched on in Settings. Writ needs no account and sends no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is Writ?
Writ is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from ibrahemid. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.0, released on October 19, 2026. 9 versions are listed since July 7, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ibrahemid/writ) has 17 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “The only text app you need. Opens any text file, searches the whole folder, renders Markdown inline as you type. Free for macOS, Windows and Linux.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Writ is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Writ 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:
42FFC9F11AB97DCB10C5E5935D8D66182E54A03F8E5C1C11045685AFB9DE39E6· 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 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.7.0 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.0 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.1 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.0 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.2 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.1 | August 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.0 | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ibrahemid.Writ -emsiexec /i Writ_1.0.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestart /quietmsiexec /x {982865EC-1CD9-411F-BE6B-C2C59F1585A8} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ibrahemid
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ibrahemid/writ
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 17
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ibrahemid.Writ
- MSI product code
- {982865EC-1CD9-411F-BE6B-C2C59F1585A8}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Writ free?
Yes. Writ is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Writ 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 Writ 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 Writ be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Writ support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Writ 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 Writ?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2026.
Can I use Writ without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Writ?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
