Memos
Memos provides a self-hosted timeline for short notes, which users can later find by search, tag, or date.
About Memos
Memos is an open-source, self-hosted personal timeline tool for short notes. Users write memos in Markdown, which can include images and files, and can retrieve them later via search, tag filters, or date-based browsing.
Memos defaults to private memos, with optional sharing to signed-in users or public access via link. It can be deployed via Docker, includes browser web clipper extensions for Chrome and Firefox, and provides full data export with no telemetry under an MIT license.
Key features
- Write short Markdown memos with images and files
- Search, tag, or date-filter memos on the timeline
- Pin important memos and save reusable filter views
- Set memo visibility: private, signed-in, or public
- Self-host with zero telemetry and full data export
- Browser web clipper for Chrome and Firefox
Best for: It is best for users seeking a self-hosted, privacy-focused personal note timeline with flexible sharing controls.
Good for
- Open source under MIT license with full source access
- Self-hosted with zero telemetry and full data export
- Supports Markdown, images, files, and flexible sharing options
Memos at a glance
- Website
- github.com/usememos/memos
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Notes & Knowledge Management
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Memos FAQ
How can Memos be deployed?
It can be run via Docker, with other install options listed in the deployment guide.
What content can be included in memos?
Memos are written in Markdown and can include images and files.
What sharing options are available for memos?
New memos are private by default, with options to share with signed-in users or publicly.
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