A Hackable Markdown Note Application for Programmers.
Version control, AI completion, mind map, documents encryption, code snippet running, integrated terminal, chart embedding, HTML applets, Reveal.js, plug-in, and macro replacement.
Publisher’s description
What is Yank Note?
Yank Note by purocean is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.93.1, released on October 17, 2026. The version history goes back to May 9, 2021: 144 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 26 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 357 times. The source code on GitHub (purocean/yn) has 6,765 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “A highly extensible Markdown editor featuring version control, AI Copilot, document annotations, mind maps, document encryption, executable code snippets, chart embedding, HTML applets, plugins, and macro replacement. Its integrated sidebar terminal makes working with AI faster and more convenient.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 26 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Yank Note is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Yank Note 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:
4E5683419DCC73D30CB31F5D28BEA5901A5A5E9A6962DB71FDD0A4A1EC02ED8F· 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 144 versions ›144 versions over 5 years · about 26 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.93.1Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.93.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.92.1 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.89.1 | May 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.86.1 | December 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.84.0 | August 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.83.2 | July 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.82.1 | March 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id purocean.YankNote -echoco install yanknote -yYank-Note-win-x64-3.93.1.exe /Smsiexec /x {5F2ADF60-437D-51B9-8EF9-DA70E93BC3F1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- purocean
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/purocean/yn
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.93.1
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 23, 2021
- Versions listed
- 144
- Updates / year
- 26.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 357
- GitHub stars
- 6,765
- GitHub forks
- 921
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- purocean.YankNote
- Chocolatey package
- yanknote
- MSI product code
- {5F2ADF60-437D-51B9-8EF9-DA70E93BC3F1}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yank Note free?
Yes. Yank Note is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Yank Note 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 Yank Note 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 Yank Note be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Yank Note 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 Yank Note?
The versions page lists all 144 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 9, 2021.
Can I use Yank Note without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Yank Note?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and TagSpaces. The alternatives page compares them.
