Writerside is a new technical authoring and publishing environment from JetBrains.
Publisher’s description
What is Writerside (EAP)?
Writerside (EAP) by JetBrains s.r.o. is free Windows software in the notes & to-do category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 453.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 243.22562.371, released on December 20, 2024. The version history goes back to November 29, 2023: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .ipr, .topic and .tree. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (453.7 MB)
In short: Writerside (EAP) is a free notes & to-do tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Writerside (EAP) safe to download?
- The file is served by download.jetbrains.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0B3F16D27C2E9C7DA3F78F2A280D9BA33DE6237A1D492990E1DDBA58FDFF06D5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 1 year · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243.22562.371Latest | December 20, 2024 | 453.7 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 243.22562.163 | December 12, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 243.21565.432 | November 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 242.21870.138 | September 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 241.18775.101 | August 1, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 241.18775.98 | July 16, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 241.16003.85 | June 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 241.15989.11 | April 24, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JetBrains.Writerside.EAP -ewriterside-243.22562.371.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JetBrains s.r.o.
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 243.22562.371
- Released
- December 20, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 11.3
- Website
- jetbrains.com
- winget ID
- JetBrains.Writerside.EAP
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Writerside (EAP) free?
Yes. Writerside (EAP) is free to use.
Is Writerside (EAP) safe to download?
The download comes from download.jetbrains.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 Writerside (EAP) 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 Writerside (EAP) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Writerside (EAP) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Writerside (EAP)?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 29, 2023.
Can I use Writerside (EAP) without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Writerside (EAP)?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
