Markpad

by alecdotdevv2.7.6

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Notepad equivalent for Markdown

Install with winget

$ winget install --id alecdotdev.Markpad --exact --version 2.7.6

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Markpad

Markpad uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

Markpad_2.7.6_x64-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Markpad →

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A lightweight, minimalist Markdown viewer and text editor built for productivity.

Installers · v2.7.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Markpad.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Markpad on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id alecdotdev.Markpad --exact --version 2.7.6. winget downloads the installer from alecdotdev and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Markpad silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id alecdotdev.Markpad --exact 2.7.6 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Markpad?

Markpad uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Markpad_2.7.6_x64-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Markpad via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id alecdotdev.Markpad --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Markpad's Apps & Features entry.

Is Markpad free?

Markpad is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/alecdotdev/Markpad) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Markpad work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Markpad directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Markpad up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id alecdotdev.Markpad --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of Markpad from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.7.6latest
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2.7.3
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2.6.14
2.6.13
2.6.12
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2.6.10