# Imgui Markdown (open-source notes and writing app)

> Imgui Markdown is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows. Support development of imgui_markdown through GitHub Sponsors or Patreon Note: development happens on the dev branch and is merged to the main branch when complete. It has 1,345 GitHub stars and is released under the Zlib license.

Support development of imgui_markdown through GitHub Sponsors or Patreon Note: development happens on the dev branch and is merged to the main branch when complete. Please check this branch prior to submitting PRs and issues, and preferably base PRs on dev.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/enkisoftware/imgui_markdown |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,345 |
| License | Zlib (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C++ |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Notes & writing |
| Latest release | none on GitHub |
| Last commit | Jul 3, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/enkisoftware/imgui_markdown/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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