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by novelWriterv26.2

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A markdown-like editor for novels

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id vkbo.novelWriter --exact --version 26.2

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

Silent install command for novelWriter

novelWriter uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
novelwriter-26.2-amd64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for novelWriter →

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About

A markdown-like text editor designed for writing novels and larger projects of many smaller plain text documents.

It is designed to be a simple text editor that allows for easy organisation of text files and notes, with a meta data syntax for comments, synopsis, and cross-referencing between files, and built on plain text files for robustness.

Installers · v26.2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
userDirect
x64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

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 novelWriter.

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 novelWriter on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id vkbo.novelWriter --exact --version 26.2. winget downloads the installer from novelWriter and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install novelWriter silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id vkbo.novelWriter --exact 26.2 --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 novelWriter?
novelWriter uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: novelwriter-26.2-amd64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall novelWriter via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id vkbo.novelWriter --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from novelWriter's Apps & Features entry.
Is novelWriter free?
novelWriter is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://novelwriter.io/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does novelWriter 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 novelWriter directly from the publisher.
How do I keep novelWriter up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id vkbo.novelWriter --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of novelWriter from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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