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An offline-first notes and to-do app with notebooks, web clipping, and a choice of synchronization services.
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MEMemos
Notes & Knowledge
Record short notes, links, and work logs on a timeline, then retrieve them through tags and search.
Use with conditions
Last updatedRelease 2026-09-19
Open source licenseMIT
PlatformsWeb · Docker server
DeploymentContainers / self-hosted
About this project
Memos is a self-hosted application for short notes, daily records, work logs, links, and code snippets. Markdown entries appear on a chronological timeline, without requiring a title, folder structure, or template before saving. Users can capture a thought first and organize or retrieve it later, keeping an ongoing record rather than preparing a formal document for every entry.
Entries can include media and use tags, search, and pins for organization. They can remain private or be selectively shared publicly. The official Chrome and Firefox web clipper saves pages, selections, and images as Markdown with source links. Manually written notes and material collected from websites can therefore appear together in the same timeline.
Container deployment uses persistent data storage, with other installation options documented separately. The stable image follows releases, while canary tracks development builds; releases use a year-and-month format. Upgrades from versions earlier than v0.31.0 must first run v0.31.0 successfully, rather than assuming that any old installation can move directly to the newest image.
Decision guide
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Why it is worth a look
- Short Markdown notes and a timeline in one application
- First-party usage or installation documentation is available
- A verifiable formal release record is available
02
Before you use it
- The notes data directory requires persistent storage
- Check permissions separately for public and private notes
- Official installation documentation distinguishes stable and canary; older upgrades require intermediate versions
Manual setupHigh
With an AI agentModerate
DeploymentContainers / self-hosted
Additional requirements3 confirmed; others not verified
Mount the data directory according to the official Docker quick start; Confirmed requirements: Command line, Docker, An always-on device or service; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.
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What it can do
- Short Markdown notes
- Timeline
- Attachments
- Search, tags, and pins
- Selective public sharing
Who it fits
Good for
People who prefer quick capture without organizing folders first; People who want self-hosted everyday notes
Not a fit
Unwilling to maintain a self-hosted service and not considering hosting providers; Only accepting a workflow without checking permissions and data backups
Getting started
- Mount the data directory according to the official Docker quick start
- Start the stable image and create an account
- Write a test note and check privacy settings
- Create backups before migrating existing content
