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Special thanks to our sponsor:
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# Memos
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+**A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service**
-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.
+Write, organize, and own your knowledge
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+[](https://www.usememos.com)
+[](https://demo.usememos.com/)
+[](https://www.usememos.com/docs)
+[](https://discord.gg/tfPJa4UmAv)
+[](https://hub.docker.com/r/neosmemo/memos)
-[](https://www.usememos.com)
-[](https://www.usememos.com/docs)
-[](https://demo.usememos.com/)
-[](https://www.usememos.com/blog)
+### 💎 Sponsored By
-[](https://hub.docker.com/r/neosmemo/memos)
-[](https://hub.docker.com/r/neosmemo/memos)
-[](https://discord.gg/tfPJa4UmAv)
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+**[Warp](https://go.warp.dev/memos)** — The AI-powered terminal built for speed and collaboration
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+## 🎯 Why Memos?
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+**Your thoughts. Your data. Your control.**
-## Table of Contents
+Memos is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to cloud note-taking services. No tracking, no ads, no subscription fees — just a clean, fast way to capture and organize your ideas.
-- [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
-- [Overview](#overview)
-- [Key Features](#key-features)
-- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
-- [Sponsors](#sponsors)
-- [Contributing](#contributing)
-- [Star History](#star-history)
+- 🔒 **Privacy by design** — All data stays on your server
+- ⚡ **Lightning fast** — Built with Go and React for speed
+- 📝 **Markdown native** — Write naturally with full markdown support
+- 🐳 **Deploy in seconds** — One Docker command to get started
+- 🎨 **Beautiful & minimal** — Focus on your thoughts, not the UI
+- 🔗 **API-first** — Integrate with your workflow seamlessly
-## Overview
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-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.
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-## Key Features
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-### Privacy & Security
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-- **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
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-### Content Creation
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-- **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
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-### Performance & Technology
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-- **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
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-### Customization
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-- **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
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-### Cost-Effective
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-- **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
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-## Quick Start
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-Get Memos running in under 1 minutes with Docker:
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+Get up and running in **under 30 seconds**:
```bash
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.
+Open `http://localhost:5230` and start writing! 🎉
-**Alternative methods**: For Docker Compose, binary installation, or building from source, see our [Installation Guide](https://www.usememos.com/docs/installation).
+**Need more options?** Check out our [installation guide](https://www.usememos.com/docs/installation) for Docker Compose, binaries, and building from source.
-**Pro Tip**: The data directory stores all your notes, uploads, and settings. Include it in your backup strategy!
+## ✨ Features
-## Sponsors
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+## 💡 Perfect For
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+- 📓 **Personal journaling** — Daily thoughts and reflections
+- 🧠 **Knowledge management** — Build your second brain
+- 📋 **Quick notes** — Capture ideas on the go
+- 🔗 **Link collections** — Save and organize useful resources
+- 👥 **Team wikis** — Collaborative knowledge bases
+- 🎓 **Learning logs** — Document your learning journey
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+## 💖 Support Memos
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+Love Memos? Help us keep it growing!
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-## Contributing
+**Community Sponsors:**
-Memos welcomes contributions from developers, designers, and users worldwide. We value quality, innovation, and community feedback.
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-**Ways to Contribute:**
+*Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!*
-- Code contributions (bug fixes, features, performance improvements)
-- Documentation and user guides
-- Testing and bug reporting
-- Localization and translation
-- Community support
+## 🤝 Contributing
-**Get Started**: [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/usememos/memos/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) • [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/usememos/memos/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+We love contributions! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, improving docs, or spreading the word — every contribution matters.
-## Star History
+**Get involved:**
+- 🐛 [Report bugs](https://github.com/usememos/memos/issues/new?template=bug_report.md)
+- 💡 [Suggest features](https://github.com/usememos/memos/issues/new?template=feature_request.md)
+- 🔧 [Submit pull requests](https://github.com/usememos/memos/pulls)
+- 📖 [Improve documentation](https://github.com/usememos/memos/tree/main/docs)
+- 🌍 [Help with translations](https://github.com/usememos/memos/tree/main/web/src/locales)
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+## ⭐ Star History
[](https://star-history.com/#usememos/memos&Date)
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+**[Website](https://www.usememos.com)** •
+**[Documentation](https://www.usememos.com/docs)** •
+**[Demo](https://demo.usememos.com/)** •
+**[Discord](https://discord.gg/tfPJa4UmAv)** •
+**[Twitter](https://twitter.com/usememos)**
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+Made with ❤️ by the Memos community
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+**If you like Memos, give us a ⭐ on GitHub!**
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