A word processor for handwriting.
Publisher’s description
What is Write?
Write is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Stylus Labs. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (styluslabs/Write) has 268 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Xournal++ and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform app with unique features for editing and organizing handwritten notes”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Write is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Write 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:
0CF0B7FB93E35393A10E7D01637DC9B10E31D173CAF100B408501AF40D839848· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.14Latest | January 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StylusLabs.Write -emsiexec /i write-0924f8f.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {108B6CC1-4158-4BD5-A155-74AF3B77DBDF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stylus Labs
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/styluslabs/Write
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.1.14
- Released
- January 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 268
- GitHub forks
- 37
- Website
- styluslabs.com
- winget ID
- StylusLabs.Write
- MSI product code
- {108B6CC1-4158-4BD5-A155-74AF3B77DBDF}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Write free?
Yes. Write is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Write 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 Write 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 Write be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Write run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Write?
Obsidian, Xournal++, QOwnNotes, Logseq and Evernote. The alternatives page compares them.
