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Zettlr for Windows

Hendrik Erz · Open source

Zettlr is an open-source Markdown editor built for academic writing and research workflows. It operates directly on local plain text files, combining note-taking, Zettelkasten linking, and publication preparation in a unified environment.

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github.com · Official website

Version
4.9.0
Release date
Oct. 25, 2026
License
GPL-3.0
Installer type
nullsoft
Install from the command line
How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id Zettlr.Zettlr -e
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How to install

  1. Click the official download button to get the Windows installer, or run winget install --id Zettlr.Zettlr -e in Command Prompt.
  2. Run the downloaded installer and complete the setup wizard.
  3. Launch Zettlr from the Start menu.