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| title | 📓 memos - Your Notes, Your Control |
| description | 📝 Take control of your notes with Memos, an open-source, self-hosted service that prioritizes your data and privacy, free from ads and tracking. |
Welcome to memos, an open-source, self-hosted note-taking service. With memos, your thoughts are your own, free from tracking, ads, and subscription fees. Follow the steps below to easily download and run our application.
To start using memos, you need to visit our Releases page to download the latest version. Follow this link:
Visit the Releases page to download memos
Before you install memos, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS, or Linux
- RAM: At least 4 GB
- Disk Space: At least 200 MB of free space
- Docker: For those who prefer to use Docker, ensure Docker Desktop is installed.
Follow these simple steps to install and run memos:
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Visit the Releases Page: Go to memos Releases page.
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Select the Latest Version: Look for the latest version of memos. This will be the version number at the top of the page.
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Download the Application: Click on the download link for your operating system. This usually includes options like
.zipfor Windows,.dmgfor macOS, or.tar.gzfor Linux. -
Extract the Files: Once the download completes, locate the file in your Downloads folder. Right-click the file and select "Extract" or "Unzip" to access the application files.
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Run the Application:
- For Windows: Open the extracted folder, and double-click
memos.exe. - For macOS: Open the
.dmgfile, then drag and drop the application into your Applications folder. Open it from there. - For Linux: Open a terminal, navigate to the extracted folder, and run
./memos.
- For Windows: Open the extracted folder, and double-click
Memos comes with the following key features:
- Note-taking: Write and manage your notes easily. Your notes are stored locally, ensuring privacy.
- Markdown Support: Create beautifully formatted notes with markdown.
- Tags and Categories: Organize your notes with tags for easy retrieval.
- Search Functionality: Quickly find the notes you want with a simple search.
- Cross-platform: Use memos on multiple devices through cloud synchronization or local storage.
Memos is designed to give you control over how you take notes. You can customize:
- Themes: Choose between light and dark modes to suit your preference.
- Fonts: Select from a range of fonts for your notes.
- Storage Options: Save your notes locally or configure synchronization with your own server.
If you encounter any issues while installing or running memos, here are a few common problems and solutions:
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Cannot open the application:
- Ensure that your operating system is supported.
- Check if your system meets the required specifications.
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Data loss:
- Regularly back up your notes. Use the export function under the settings menu.
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Performance issues:
- Close any unnecessary applications running in the background to free up resources.
For further assistance, feel free to open an issue on our GitHub page or reach out through our community forums. We are here to help.
Memos is open-source! If you would like to contribute, check out our contributing guide located in the repository. Your contributions help improve memos for everyone.
Memos is licensed under the MIT License. This allows you to use, modify, and distribute the software freely, as long as proper credit is given.
Thank you for choosing memos, your go-to solution for note-taking without the clutter!