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Zim

Write notes in a desktop wiki

by Jaap Karssenberg

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Official site: flathub.org

About Zim

Zim brings the power of a wiki to your desktop, providing a neat and structured

way to take notes and record your thoughts.

Each page in Zim is automatically saved as text file with wiki markup,

including the ability to link pages and to add other files as attachments.

Pages in Zim are also displayed in the sidebar in a hierarchical tree style

layout to help organize your notes better.

Various plugins provide additional functionality, like a task list manager,

an equation editor, a tray icon, and support for version control.

Zim can be used to:

Keep an archive of notes

Keep a daily or weekly journal

Take notes during meetings or lectures

Organize task lists

Draft blog entries and emails

Do brainstorming

How to install Zim

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.zim_wiki.Zim
  4. Open Zim once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Zim free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Zim is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Zim from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.zim_wiki.Zim. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Zim safe?

Zim downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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