Memos
An open-source, self-hosted note-taking service. Your thoughts, your data, your control — no tracking, no ads, no subscription fees.
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Overview
Memos is a privacy-first, self-hosted knowledge base that works seamlessly for personal notes, team wikis, and knowledge management. Built with Go and React, it offers lightning-fast performance without compromising on features or usability.
Why choose Memos over cloud services?
| Feature | Memos | Cloud Services |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | ✅ Self-hosted, zero telemetry | ❌ Your data on their servers |
| Cost | ✅ Free forever, MIT license | ❌ Subscription fees |
| Performance | ✅ Instant load, no latency | ⚠️ Depends on internet |
| Ownership | ✅ Full control & export | ❌ Vendor lock-in |
| API Access | ✅ Full REST + gRPC APIs | ⚠️ Limited or paid |
| Customization | ✅ Open source, forkable | ❌ Closed ecosystem |
Features
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🔒 Privacy-First Architecture
- Self-hosted on your infrastructure with zero telemetry
- Complete data ownership and export capabilities
- No tracking, no ads, no vendor lock-in
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📝 Markdown Native
- Full markdown support
- Plain text storage — take your data anywhere
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⚡ Blazing Fast
- Built with Go backend and React frontend
- Optimized for performance at any scale
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🐳 Simple Deployment
- One-line Docker installation
- Supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
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🔗 Developer-Friendly
- Full REST and gRPC APIs
- Easy integration with existing workflows
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🎨 Beautiful Interface
- Clean, minimal design and dark mode support
- Mobile-responsive layout
Quick Start
Docker (Recommended)
docker run -d \
--name memos \
-p 5230:5230 \
-v ~/.memos:/var/opt/memos \
neosmemo/memos:stable
Open http://localhost:5230 and start writing!
Try the Live Demo
Don't want to install yet? Try our live demo first!
Other Installation Methods
- Docker Compose - Recommended for production deployments
- Pre-built Binaries - Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Kubernetes - Helm charts and manifests available
- Build from Source - For development and customization
See our installation guide for detailed instructions.
Contributing
We welcome contributions of all kinds! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, improving documentation, or helping with translations — every contribution matters.
Ways to contribute:
- 🐛 Report bugs
- 💡 Suggest features
- 🔧 Submit pull requests
- 📖 Improve documentation
- 🌍 Help with translations
Sponsors
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License
Memos is open-source software licensed under the MIT License.
Privacy Policy
Memos is built with privacy as a core principle. As a self-hosted application, all your data stays on your infrastructure. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no data collection. See our Privacy Policy for details.
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