About ghostwriter
Text editor for Markdown
Technical details
| Publisher | KDE |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.1.6 |
| License | GPL-3.0 license |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | KDE.ghostwriter |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install ghostwriter from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=KDE.ghostwriter -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=KDE.ghostwriter -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=KDE.ghostwriter -e
Frequently asked questions
Is ghostwriter free?
Yes. ghostwriter is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license license.
What is the latest version of ghostwriter?
The latest version is 2.1.6.
Is it safe to download ghostwriter?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f3b3408f12a01d05c5ad360147949e3a15c7df8ed7eefa8d2a408b90b27d14f5.
Which Windows versions does ghostwriter support?
ghostwriter runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall ghostwriter?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ghostwriter and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=KDE.ghostwriter -e.
Is there a portable version of ghostwriter?
Yes. ghostwriter is available as a portable ZIP archive (ghostwriter_2.1.6_win64_portable.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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