# 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)
[](https://discord.gg/tfPJa4UmAv)
[](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.
- 🔒 **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
## 🚀 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! 🎉
**Need more options?** Check out our [installation guide](https://www.usememos.com/docs/installation) for Docker Compose, binaries, and building from source.
## ✨ 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** — 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
## 💖 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!**
