An open-source, self-hosted note-taking services. Write, organize, and own your notes. No tracking, no ads, no subscription fees โ just a clean, fast way to capture your ideas.
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Your thoughts. Your data. Your control.
Memos is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to cloud note-taking services. No tracking, no ads, no subscription fees โ just a clean, fast way to capture and organize your ideas.
| Feature | Memos | Cloud Services |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | โ Self-hosted, zero telemetry | โ Your data on their servers |
| Cost | โ Free forever, MIT license | โ Subscription fees |
| Performance | โ Instant load, no latency | |
| Ownership | โ Full control & export | โ Vendor lock-in |
| API Access | โ Full REST + gRPC APIs | |
| Customization | โ Open source, forkable | โ Closed ecosystem |
| Deployment | โ Single binary, Docker |
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๐ Privacy-First Architecture โ Self-hosted on your infrastructure with no telemetry or tracking. Your data stays yours with full ownership and export capabilities.
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โก Lightning-Fast Performance โ Built with Go and React for exceptional speed. Real-time updates ensure your notes are always in sync across devices.
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๐ Markdown Native โ Write naturally with full markdown support, code highlighting, and rich text rendering. No lock-in, just plain text you can take anywhere.
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๐ณ Deploy in Seconds โ One Docker command to get started. Simple deployment with Docker Compose, binaries, or Kubernetes.
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๐จ Beautiful & Minimal UI โ Clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way. Mobile-responsive design with dark mode support.
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๐ Powerful API โ RESTful and gRPC APIs for seamless integration with your existing workflow. Build custom tools and automations easily.
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๐ Open Source & Community-Driven โ MIT licensed with an active community. Regular updates and transparent development on GitHub.
- ๐ Personal Journaling โ Capture daily thoughts, reflections, and life moments in a private space
- ๐ง Knowledge Management โ Build your second brain with interconnected notes and tags
- ๐ Quick Captures โ Instantly jot down ideas before they vanish
- ๐ป Developer Notes โ Store code snippets, commands, and technical references with syntax highlighting
- ๐ Link Collections โ Bookmark and organize articles, resources, and inspiration
- ๐ฅ Team Wikis โ Share knowledge across your team with collaborative docs
- ๐ Learning Logs โ Track your learning journey, courses, and new skills
- ๐ Meeting Notes โ Keep all your meeting agendas and action items organized
Get up and running in under 30 seconds:
docker run -d \
--name memos \
-p 5230:5230 \
-v ~/.memos:/var/opt/memos \
neosmemo/memos:stableOpen http://localhost:5230 and start writing! ๐
Don't want to install yet? Try our live demo first!
Demo Credentials:
- Username:
demo - Password:
secret
Need more options? Check out our installation guide for:
- Docker Compose (recommended for production)
- Pre-built binaries (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Kubernetes deployments
- Building from source
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Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
We love contributions! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, improving docs, or spreading the word โ every contribution matters.
Get involved:
- ๐ Report bugs
- ๐ก Suggest features
- ๐ง Submit pull requests
- ๐ Improve documentation
- ๐ Help with translations

