A zero-runtime-dependency personal CLI with local Markdown and JSON storage.
Publisher’s description
What is x-cli?
x-cli is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from Xavier. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “一个轻量级个人 CLI 工具集，专注任务跟踪和凭证管理。单一 `x` 命令，两个子系统，零第三方依赖。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: x-cli is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is x-cli 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:
4E5D7066BC9DE20C47FCA8A655CFE39C9F1D3517B1C3AFF10C675BA81BCE30E7· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.0Latest | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id XuanyuanLuoxue.XCLI -eProgram files (.exe): x.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install x-cliInformation
- Publisher
- Xavier
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/xuanyuanluoxue/x-cli
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.8.0
- Released
- July 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- XuanyuanLuoxue.XCLI
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Frequently asked questions
Is x-cli free?
Yes. x-cli is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is x-cli 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 x-cli 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.
Does x-cli 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 x-cli without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to x-cli?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
