Obsidian

Obsidian is the private and flexible writing app that adapts to the way you think.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact

Publisher

Obsidian

Version

1.14.5Latest

License

Proprietary

Install details for Obsidian

Architectures: x64, arm64, x86
Install scope: Machine-wide, Per-user
Installer format: NULLSOFT
Versions in winget-pkgs: 69

•NSIS installer: winget runs it with the /S silent switch.

69 versions of Obsidian are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 1.14.5. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

Obsidian is the private and flexible writing app that adapts to the way you think.

Obsidian is available through winget as package ID Obsidian.Obsidian, with version 1.14.5. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Obsidian

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact

Install a specific version (1.14.5)

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact --version '1.14.5'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact --scope user

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact

Why install it with winget

Obsidian is a note-taking option for your daily workflow. Review how you want to store, back up, and sync notes before moving an existing collection.

•Helpful when rebuilding a personal knowledge setup after reinstalling Windows
•Lets note-taking apps live inside the same repeatable setup flow as browsers and editors
•Reduces setup friction for people who reinstall often or maintain multiple machines

Good fit for

Restoring a note-taking stack on a new machineComparing local-first and cloud-first knowledge toolsBundling note apps into a focused productivity workstation

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Notes and knowledge tools Team chat and meetings

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Package ID

Obsidian.Obsidian

Moniker

obsidian

Homepagehttps://obsidian.md/

Common questions

How do I install Obsidian with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Obsidian with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Obsidian with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Obsidian have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, x86, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install Obsidian without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.

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