Memos

A modern, open-source, self-hosted knowledge management and note-taking platform designed for privacy-conscious users and organizations. Memos provides a lightweight yet powerful solution for capturing, organizing, and sharing thoughts with comprehensive Markdown support and cross-platform accessibility.

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Overview
• Key Features
• Quick Start
• Sponsors
• Contributing
• Star History

Overview

Memos is a lightweight, self-hosted alternative to cloud-based note-taking services. Built with privacy and performance in mind, it offers a comprehensive platform for personal knowledge management without compromising data ownership or security.

Key Features

Privacy & Security

• Complete Data Ownership — All data stored locally in your chosen database
• Self-Hosted Architecture — Full control over infrastructure and access policies
• No External Dependencies — Zero third-party services or cloud connections required

Content Creation

• Instant Save — Streamlined plain text input with automatic persistence
• Rich Markdown Support — Full Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting
• Media Integration — Native support for images, links, and embedded content

Performance & Technology

• High-Performance Backend — Built with Go for optimal resource utilization
• Modern React Frontend — Responsive, intuitive user interface
• Lightweight Deployment — Minimal system requirements, maximum efficiency
• Cross-Platform — Linux, macOS, Windows, and containerized environments

Customization

• Configurable Interface — Custom branding, themes, and UI elements
• API-First Design — RESTful API for seamless third-party integrations
• Multi-Database Support — SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MySQL compatibility

Cost-Effective

• Open Source (MIT) — Full source code availability with permissive licensing
• Zero Subscription Fees — No usage limits, premium tiers, or hidden costs
• Community-Driven — Transparent development with active community support

Quick Start

Get Memos running in under 1 minutes with Docker:

docker run -d \
  --name memos \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  -p 5230:5230 \
  -v ~/.memos:/var/opt/memos \
  neosmemo/memos:stable

Access Memos at http://localhost:5230 and complete the initial setup.

Alternative methods: For Docker Compose, binary installation, or building from source, see our Installation Guide.

Pro Tip: The data directory stores all your notes, uploads, and settings. Include it in your backup strategy!

Sponsors

Memos is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions help ensure the project's continued development, maintenance, and growth.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference!

Contributing

Memos welcomes contributions from developers, designers, and users worldwide. We value quality, innovation, and community feedback.

Ways to Contribute:

• Code contributions (bug fixes, features, performance improvements)
• Documentation and user guides
• Testing and bug reporting
• Localization and translation
• Community support

Get Started: Contributing Guide • Code of Conduct

Star History