# Memos
**A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service**
Write, organize, and own your knowledge
[](https://www.usememos.com)
[](https://demo.usememos.com/)
[](https://www.usememos.com/docs)
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[](https://hub.docker.com/r/neosmemo/memos)
### 💎 Sponsored By
[**Warp** — The AI-powered terminal built for speed and collaboration](https://go.warp.dev/memos)
## 🎯 Why Memos?
**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 — just a clean, fast way to capture and organize your ideas.
### 🆚 What Makes Memos Different?
| 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 |
| **Deployment** | ✅ Single binary, Docker | ⚠️ SaaS only |
## ✨ Features
- **🔒 Privacy-First Architecture** — Self-hosted on your infrastructure with no telemetry or tracking. Your data stays yours with full ownership and export capabilities.
- **⚡ Lightning-Fast Performance** — Built with Go and React for exceptional speed. Real-time updates ensure your notes are always in sync across devices.
- **📝 Markdown Native** — Write naturally with full markdown support, code highlighting, and rich text rendering. No lock-in, just plain text you can take anywhere.
- **🐳 Deploy in Seconds** — One Docker command to get started. Simple deployment with Docker Compose, binaries, or Kubernetes.
- **🎨 Beautiful & Minimal UI** — Clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way. Mobile-responsive design with dark mode support.
- **🔗 Powerful API** — RESTful and gRPC APIs for seamless integration with your existing workflow. Build custom tools and automations easily.
- **🌍 Open Source & Community-Driven** — MIT licensed with an active community. Regular updates and transparent development on GitHub.
## 💡 Perfect For
- 📓 **Personal Journaling** — Capture daily thoughts, reflections, and life moments in a private space
- 🧠 **Knowledge Management** — Build your second brain with interconnected notes and tags
- 📋 **Quick Captures** — Instantly jot down ideas before they vanish
- 💻 **Developer Notes** — Store code snippets, commands, and technical references with syntax highlighting
- 🔗 **Link Collections** — Bookmark and organize articles, resources, and inspiration
- 👥 **Team Wikis** — Share knowledge across your team with collaborative docs
- 🎓 **Learning Logs** — Track your learning journey, courses, and new skills
- 📝 **Meeting Notes** — Keep all your meeting agendas and action items organized
## 🚀 Quick Start
Get up and running in **under 30 seconds**:
```bash
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](https://demo.usememos.com/) first!
**Demo Credentials:**
- Username: `demo`
- Password: `secret`
### 📦 More Deployment Options
**Need more options?** Check out our [installation guide](https://www.usememos.com/docs/installation) for:
- Docker Compose (recommended for production)
- Pre-built binaries (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Kubernetes deployments
- Building from source
## 💖 Support Memos
Love Memos? Help us keep it growing!
**[Website](https://www.usememos.com)** •
**[Docs](https://www.usememos.com/docs)** •
**[Demo](https://demo.usememos.com/)** •
**[X](https://x.com/usememos)** •
**[Discord](https://discord.gg/tfPJa4UmAv)**
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**If you like Memos, give us a ⭐ on GitHub!**
