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 ## Key points - **Open source and free to use**. Embrace a future where creativity knows no boundaries with our open-source solution. All features are free to use and will never be charged in any form or content. - **Self-hosting with Docker in just seconds**. Enjoy the flexibility, scalability, and ease of setup that Docker provides, allowing you to have full control over your data and privacy. - **Pure text with added Markdown support.** Say goodbye to the overwhelming mental burden of rich formatting and embrace a minimalist approach. - **Customize and share your notes effortlessly**. With our intuitive sharing features, you can easily collaborate and distribute your notes with others. - **RESTful API for third-party services.** Embrace the power of integration and unleash new possibilities with our RESTful API support. ## Deploy with Docker in seconds ```bash docker run -d --name memos -p 5230:5230 -v ~/.memos/:/var/opt/memos neosmemo/memos:stable ``` > [!NOTE] > This command is only applicable for Unix/Linux systems. For Windows, please refer to the detailed [documentation](https://www.usememos.com/docs/install/container-install#docker-on-windows). > > The `~/.memos/` directory will be used as the data directory on your local machine, while `/var/opt/memos` is the directory of the volume in Docker and should not be modified. Learn more about [other installation methods](https://www.usememos.com/docs/install). ## Contribution Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. We greatly appreciate any contributions you make. Thank you for being a part of our community! 🥰 ## Star history [](https://star-history.com/#usememos/memos&Date) ## Other projects - [**Slash**](https://github.com/yourselfhosted/slash): An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform. Save and share your links very easily. - [**Gomark**](https://github.com/usememos/gomark): A markdown parser written in Go for Memos. And its [WebAssembly version](https://github.com/usememos/gomark-wasm) is also available.