Zorite is a cross-platform (macOS + Windows + Linux) local-first
daily-journal and outliner note app. Logseq-style: an infinite-scroll
journal of daily pages plus linked [[wiki-link]] pages, written in
Markdown and stored in a local SQLite database.
Embed and annotate PDFs, drop in images, and search across
everything — no cloud, no account; your notes stay on your machine.
Publisher’s description
What is Zorite?
Zorite by packetThrower is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.13.0, released on October 29, 2026. The version history goes back to July 24, 2026: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (packetThrower/zorite) has 69 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Local-first, Logseq-style daily journal. Rust + GPUI + SQLite, with a custom gpui-markdown renderer and PDF viewer, custom gpui-whiteboard, (clickable wiki-links, tags, slash menu).”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Zorite is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Zorite 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:
2825BA36BEA986BC18579DE9DCED42BA8354EFCE615EA8B233C282F18F8E4B4F· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13.0Latest | October 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.12.1 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.12.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.11.0 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.10.1 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id packetThrower.Zorite -emsiexec /i Zorite_0.13.0_amd64_en-US.msi /qn /norestart /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {4BC84119-A829-41EE-BBA2-59C6C8DCDFDC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- packetThrower
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/packetThrower/zorite
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.13.0
- Released
- October 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 69
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- packetThrower.Zorite
- MSI product code
- {4BC84119-A829-41EE-BBA2-59C6C8DCDFDC}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zorite free?
Yes. Zorite is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Zorite 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 Zorite 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 Zorite be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Zorite 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 Zorite?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 24, 2026.
What are alternatives to Zorite?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
