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Zim

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Platform information checked 2026-10-23. Zim is free GPL-2.0-or-later desktop wiki software, with separate credits for included resources and translations. Notes are local wiki-text files and attachments rather than a managed Evernote/OneNote workspace. The provider lists 0.77.2 and links a Windows 11 64-bit installer, Linux packages and a community macOS app. Community packages/support can differ; optional synchronization, backups and plugin dependencies are separate responsibilities and may add costs.

Official app downloads and supported devices

Build a desktop wiki from local text files, linked pages and attachments, with optional plugins for tasks and other workflows.

Free open-source software

Zim is free GPL-2.0-or-later desktop wiki software, with separate credits for included resources and translations. Notes are local wiki-text files and attachments rather than a managed Evernote/OneNote workspace. The provider lists 0.77.2 and links a Windows 11 64-bit installer, Linux packages and a community macOS app. Community packages/support can differ; optional synchronization, backups and plugin dependencies are separate responsibilities and may add costs.

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2.2kRepository stars

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GPL-2.0License

3d agoLast commit

ZimProduct logo · See the interface on the official website

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Logo: Jaap Karssenberg and Zim contributors · GPL-2.0-or-later · Original image; layout scaled to fit. Official icon for identification; no endorsement implied. Full notice.

About Zim

Build a desktop wiki from local text files, linked pages and attachments, with optional plugins for tasks and other workflows. Visit the project website to check the currently available deployment options.

Installation and setup

Install on your computer · Instructions checked 2026-10-23

Open Zim's official downloads page. The reviewed page lists 0.77.2; choose your distribution's package, its linked Windows 11 64-bit installer or the documented community macOS app.
Install the selected package and its stated prerequisites. The macOS app and other community packaging have their own compatibility and support notes.
Create a notebook in a folder you control, add one page and link it to another page. Attach a small copied file to test the file-based workflow.
Back up the complete notebook folder. Evaluate plugins and any separate sync service individually before relying on them for important notes.

Provider-source review only; no candidate code, installer or APK was executed.

Official setup instructions Official download Source repository

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Zim

WindowsmacOSLinux

Official app downloads and supported devices

Build a desktop wiki from local text files, linked pages and attachments, with optional plugins for tasks and other workflows.

Free open-source software

Check official pricing

Visit website Source repository

2.2kRepository stars

404Forks

GPL-2.0License

3d agoLast commit

ZimProduct logo · See the interface on the official website

Zim · product logo

Logo: Jaap Karssenberg and Zim contributors · GPL-2.0-or-later · Original image; layout scaled to fit. Official icon for identification; no endorsement implied. Full notice.

About Zim

Installation and setup

Install on your computer · Instructions checked 2026-10-23

Open Zim's official downloads page. The reviewed page lists 0.77.2; choose your distribution's package, its linked Windows 11 64-bit installer or the documented community macOS app.
Install the selected package and its stated prerequisites. The macOS app and other community packaging have their own compatibility and support notes.
Create a notebook in a folder you control, add one page and link it to another page. Attach a small copied file to test the file-based workflow.
Back up the complete notebook folder. Evaluate plugins and any separate sync service individually before relying on them for important notes.

Provider-source review only; no candidate code, installer or APK was executed.

Official setup instructions Official download Source repository