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Notes and knowledge tools

This hub is for people rebuilding their daily workflow: notes, documents, knowledge bases, and the apps that keep ideas organized on Windows.

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Quick install this topic

Review the included apps, then run the recommended per-app commands in PowerShell. Open other installation methods if you prefer an import file or DSC configuration.

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

Review the apps below before installing. This installs the first 8 apps in this topic.

Recommended

Per-app install commands

Run only the apps you actually want. Best when you already have most of these installed and only need to top up.

winget install --id 'Obsidian.Obsidian' --exact
winget install --id 'Notion.Notion' --exact
winget install --id 'TheDocumentFoundation.LibreOffice' --exact
winget install --id 'appmakes.Typora' --exact
winget install --id 'Logseq.Logseq' --exact
winget install --id 'Figma.Figma' --exact
winget install --id 'Canva.Canva' --exact
winget install --id 'Notion.NotionCalendar' --exact
Other installation methods
Option 1

Batch install with winget import

One copy-paste, no manual download. The command below pulls topic-notes-and-knowledge-tools.packages.json from winpkg.com and runs winget import on it. Best for moving an app set between machines.

$f = "$env:TEMP\topic-notes-and-knowledge-tools.packages.json"; Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing -Uri "https://winpkg.com/topics/notes-and-knowledge-tools/packages.json" -OutFile $f; winget import -i $f

Run in PowerShell. Saves to %TEMP% and runs winget on it.

Already downloaded the file? Use the short command
winget import -i topic-notes-and-knowledge-tools.packages.json
Option 2

Declarative setup with winget configure

One copy-paste, no manual download. The command below pulls topic-notes-and-knowledge-tools.winget from winpkg.com and applies it with winget configure. Best for repeatable dev-box bootstrap and onboarding scripts.

$f = "$env:TEMP\topic-notes-and-knowledge-tools.winget"; Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing -Uri "https://winpkg.com/topics/notes-and-knowledge-tools/topic.winget" -OutFile $f; winget configure $f

Tip: on Windows with App Installer, double-clicking a downloaded .winget file runs winget configure on it automatically — no terminal needed.

Already downloaded the file? Use the short command
winget configure topic-notes-and-knowledge-tools.winget

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Obsidian vs Notion

Compare Obsidian and Notion on Windows for note-taking, knowledge management, local-first vs workspace-first workflows, and who each tool fits best.

Focused install options in this topic

Smaller install flows, kept inside Topics
Creator quick setup

Creative Suite

A focused install flow for common creative workflows on Windows, covering media, editing, capture, and design-adjacent tools.

CreatorsContent editing setupsMedia production workstations
Install a practical creative toolkit in one bundle.
OBS StudioShareXVLC media playerblenderGIMPInkscape
Productivity quick setup

Productivity & Office

A ready-made bundle for work, docs, notes, communication, and day-to-day productivity on Windows.

Office machinesKnowledge workersGeneral work setups
Restore your daily workflow without piecing apps together manually.
NotionObsidianLogseqLibreOfficeAdobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit)Zoom Workplace

Why this topic matters

  • •Useful topic for students, founders, and knowledge workers
  • •Covers both local-first and cloud-first note stacks
  • •Good companion to everyday docs, communication, and work workflows

Apps in this topic

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Obsidian icon
ObsidianObsidian

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

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v1.14.5Proprietary
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Notion icon
NotionNotion Labs, Inc

A new tool that blends your everyday work apps into one. It's the all-in-one workspace for you and your team.

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v7.40.1Proprietary
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LibreOfficeThe Document Foundation

LibreOffice is a free and powerful office suite, and a successor to OpenOffice.org (commonly known as OpenOffice). Its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity.

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v26.8.1.1MPL-2.0
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LogseqLogseq

A privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration

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v2.0.2AGPL-3.0
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CanvaCanva Pty Ltd

Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

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v1.126.2Proprietary
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