Zim Desktop Wiki

by Jaap Karssenbergv0.77.0

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Zim is a graphical text editor used to maintain a collection of wiki pages.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Zimwiki.Zim --exact --version 0.77.0

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

Silent install command for Zim Desktop Wiki

Zim Desktop Wiki uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

zim-desktop-wiki-0.77.0-setup-w64_x86.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Zim Desktop Wiki →

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About

Each page can contain links to other pages, simple formatting, and images. Pages are stored in a

folder structure, like in an outliner, and can have attachments. Creating a new page is as easy

as linking to a nonexistent page. All data is stored in plain text files with wiki formatting.

Various plugins provide additional functionality, like a task list manager, an equation editor,

a tray icon, and support for version control.

Installers · v0.77.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	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

1 known CVE via NVD

medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2020-10870affects <=0.72.1Mar 23, 2020
Zim through 0.72.1 creates temporary directories with predictable names. A malicious user could predict and create Zim's temporary directories and prevent other users from being able to start Zim, resulting in a denial of service.

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Zim Desktop Wiki on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Zimwiki.Zim --exact --version 0.77.0. winget downloads the installer from Jaap Karssenberg and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Zim Desktop Wiki silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Zimwiki.Zim --exact 0.77.0 --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 Zim Desktop Wiki?

Zim Desktop Wiki uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: zim-desktop-wiki-0.77.0-setup-w64_x86.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Zim Desktop Wiki via winget?

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

Is Zim Desktop Wiki free?

Zim Desktop Wiki is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://zim-wiki.org/downloads.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Zim Desktop Wiki 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 Zim Desktop Wiki directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Zim Desktop Wiki up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Zimwiki.Zim --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 6 versions of Zim Desktop Wiki from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.77.0latest
0.76.0
0.75.2
0.75.1
0.75.0
0.74.3