Capture freely.Own completely.
Self-hosted note-taking that stays out of your way. Open source, Markdown-native, and entirely yours.
Why Memos?
One thing done well: capturing your thoughts without getting in the way.
Total Data Ownership
Your notes live on your server, in your database, in plain Markdown. Zero telemetry, zero tracking.
Instant Capture
Open Memos, type, done. No folder navigation, no template selection. Capture first, organize later.
Markdown-Native
Write in plain text that lasts. No proprietary formats, no vendor lock-in. Back up with a single file copy.
Runs Anywhere
From a Raspberry Pi to your own cloud. A ~20MB Docker image, one command to deploy, running in under 5 minutes.
Open Source, MIT Licensed
The code is yours as much as the notes are. 57K+ stars, 370+ contributors, built in the open.
Free, Forever
Every feature. Every update. No paywalls, no tiers, no surprise fees. Self-hosting means no costs to pass on.
Who Uses Memos?
Developers, students, writers, self-hosters -- anyone who wants to capture thoughts without friction
Self-Hosters
Infrastructure docs & configs
Developers
Code snippets & debugging logs
Writers
Draft stories & capture ideas
Knowledge Seekers
Second brains & digital gardens
Makers
Project logs & ideas
Students
Lecture notes & research
Privacy Pros
Confidential information
Teams
Shared knowledge bases
Built Together, in the Open
Community-driven from day one. Every contributor shapes what Memos becomes.
One Command. Running in Minutes.
A single Docker command gets you from zero to capturing thoughts.
Docker
One command to start your Memos instance
docker run -d --name memos \
-p 5230:5230 \
-v ~/.memos/:/var/opt/memos \
neosmemo/memos:stableSupported by
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who make this project possible
Type. Save. Done.
A browser-based scratchpad for when you just need to write something down. Works offline, stores locally, syncs to Memos when you're ready.
- Works entirely in your browser—no account needed
- Drag-and-drop interface for quick organization
- Supports text notes and file attachments
- Optional sync to your self-hosted Memos instance
Your Thoughts. Your Server. Your Rules.
Deploy Memos in minutes. Capture thoughts in Markdown, on infrastructure you control.
