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# Memos
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<img align="right" height="96px" src="https://www.usememos.com/logo-rounded.png" alt="Memos" />
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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.
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<div align="center">
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[](https://www.usememos.com)
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[](https://www.usememos.com/docs)
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[](https://demo.usememos.com/)
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[](https://www.usememos.com/blog)
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[](https://hub.docker.com/r/neosmemo/memos)
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[](https://hub.docker.com/r/neosmemo/memos)
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[](https://discord.gg/tfPJa4UmAv)
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</div>
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<p><em>Support Memos development and get your brand featured here</em></p>
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<a href="https://sponsor-website.com" target="_blank">
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<img src="https://sponsor-logo-url.com/logo.png" alt="Sponsor Name" height="60" style="margin: 10px;">
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</a>
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## Table of Contents
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- [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
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- [Overview](#overview)
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- [Key Features](#key-features)
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- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
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- [Sponsors](#sponsors)
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- [Contributing](#contributing)
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- [Star History](#star-history)
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## 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
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- **Self-Hosted Architecture** — Full control over infrastructure and access policies
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- **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
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- **Rich Markdown Support** — Full Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting
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- **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
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- **Modern React Frontend** — Responsive, intuitive user interface
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- **Lightweight Deployment** — Minimal system requirements, maximum efficiency
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- **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
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- **API-First Design** — RESTful API for seamless third-party integrations
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- **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
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- **Zero Subscription Fees** — No usage limits, premium tiers, or hidden costs
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- **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:
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```bash
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docker run -d \
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--name memos \
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--restart unless-stopped \
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-p 5230:5230 \
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-v ~/.memos:/var/opt/memos \
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neosmemo/memos:stable
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```
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Access Memos at `http://localhost:5230` and complete the initial setup.
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**Alternative methods**: For Docker Compose, binary installation, or building from source, see our [Installation Guide](https://www.usememos.com/docs/installation).
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**Pro Tip**: The data directory stores all your notes, uploads, and settings. Include it in your backup strategy!
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## Sponsors
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Memos is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions help ensure the project's continued development, maintenance, and growth.
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<a href="https://github.com/yourselfhosted" target="_blank"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/140182318?v=4" alt="yourselfhosted" height="60" /></a>
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<a href="https://github.com/fixermark" target="_blank"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/169982?v=4" alt="fixermark" height="60" /></a>
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<a href="https://github.com/alik-agaev" target="_blank"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/2662697?v=4" alt="alik-agaev" height="60" /></a>
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<p><strong>Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference!</strong></p>
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<a href="https://github.com/sponsors/usememos" target="_blank">
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<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Sponsor-❤️-red?style=for-the-badge" alt="Sponsor Memos">
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</a>
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## Contributing
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Memos welcomes contributions from developers, designers, and users worldwide. We value quality, innovation, and community feedback.
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**Ways to Contribute:**
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- Code contributions (bug fixes, features, performance improvements)
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- Documentation and user guides
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- Testing and bug reporting
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- Localization and translation
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- Community support
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**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)
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## Star History
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[](https://star-history.com/#usememos/memos&Date)
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