MapaNote

⚠️ TECHNICAL ALPHA - INSTALLATION WARNING

This is unsigned software. Windows will aggressively try to stop you from installing it.

You WILL encounter these issues:

SmartScreen Warning: "Windows protected your PC" - Click "More info" → "Run anyway"
Antivirus Detection: Windows Defender will quarantine the installer as a virus (false positive)
Controlled Folder Access: May block the app from saving your notes

This is for technical users comfortable with:

Bypassing Windows security warnings
Restoring files from antivirus quarantine
Adding exceptions to Windows Defender
Understanding this is a false positive

Not comfortable with this? Wait for v1.0 with code signing (eliminates these issues).

What is this?

MapaNote helps you organize notes and research by country and topic. Built for students, researchers, and anyone learning about world geography.

All your notes are stored locally in plain files on your computer. No cloud sync, no servers, no accounts. Your data belongs to you.

100% FREE - No subscriptions, no paywalls, no "premium" tier
NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED - Download and start using immediately
WORKS OFFLINE - No internet connection needed after download
YOUR DATA STAYS LOCAL - Everything stored on your machine
OPEN SOURCE - View and verify the code
NO TRACKING - Zero analytics, zero telemetry, zero data collection
TINY DOWNLOAD - Just 3.5MB, installs in seconds

Features

📝 Markdown Support

Write with full markdown formatting, code blocks, and inline styles.

🗺️ Country Organization

Group notes by country and topic for easy navigation.

🖼️ Image Embedding

Add images directly to your notes with drag-and-drop or paste.

🏷️ Smart Tagging

Tag notes for filtering and cross-referencing.

💾 Local Storage

All data stored in a local vault on your machine. No cloud required.

⚡ Fast & Lightweight

Built with Rust and Tauri for minimal resource usage.

Download

Current version: Alpha v0.1.0

Free forever. No registration needed. Windows 10/11 only.

RECOMMENDED

Setup.exe

Easy installer for most users
3.4MB download

⬇ Download .exe

Installer.msi

Windows Installer package
4.5MB download

⬇ Download .msi

⚠️ Important: Both files will trigger Windows security warnings. See installation instructions below.

Installation Instructions (Windows 10/11)

Follow these steps carefully to install MapaNote:

Step 1: Download the Installer

Click either download button above
Your browser may warn you - click "Keep" or "Download anyway"

Step 2: Restore from Windows Defender Quarantine

Windows Defender will likely delete the file automatically. To restore it:

Open Windows Security (search in Start menu)
Click "Virus & threat protection"
Click "Protection history"
Find Mapanote-0.1.0-setup.exe in the list
Click on it and select "Actions" → "Allow on device"
The file will be restored to your Downloads folder

Step 3: Run the Installer

Double-click the downloaded file
Windows SmartScreen will show: "Windows protected your PC"
Click "More info"
Click "Run anyway"
Follow the installation wizard

Step 4: Allow Controlled Folder Access (If Needed)

If MapaNote can't save your notes, add it to allowed apps:

Open Windows Security
Go to "Virus & threat protection"
Click "Manage ransomware protection"
Under "Controlled folder access", click "Allow an app through Controlled folder access"
Click "Add an allowed app"
Browse to: C:\Program Files\MapaNote\MapaNote.exe
Click "Open"

Step 5: Launch MapaNote

Find MapaNote in your Start menu
Click to launch
Start organizing your geographic notes!

Why is this so complicated?

MapaNote is unsigned software (no code signing certificate). Windows treats all unsigned apps as potential threats, even though MapaNote is completely safe.

The source code is publicly available on GitHub for verification.

Future versions (v1.0+) will be code-signed to eliminate these warnings.