# Memos
An open-source, self-hosted note-taking service. Your thoughts, your data, your control — no tracking, no ads, no subscription fees.
[](https://www.usememos.com)
[](https://demo.usememos.com/)
[](https://www.usememos.com/docs)
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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
- **🔒 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
- **📝 Markdown Native**
- Full markdown support
- Plain text storage — take your data anywhere
- **⚡ Blazing Fast**
- Built with Go backend and React frontend
- Optimized for performance at any scale
- **🐳 Simple Deployment**
- One-line Docker installation
- Supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
- **🔗 Developer-Friendly**
- Full REST and gRPC APIs
- Easy integration with existing workflows
- **🎨 Beautiful Interface**
- Clean, minimal design and dark mode support
- Mobile-responsive layout
## Quick Start
### Docker (Recommended)
```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!
### 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](https://www.usememos.com/docs/installation) 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](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)
## Sponsors
Love Memos? [Sponsor us on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/usememos) to help keep the project growing!
## Star History
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## License
Memos is open-source software licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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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)** • **[X/Twitter](https://x.com/usememos)**
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