Custom Applications
Build custom frontends or mobile apps using the API.
All features
Memos feature
Built for integration
Every Memos feature is available over the API, so scripts, bots, and assistants can write and find memos too.
REST and gRPC APIs for custom capture flows, integrations, and automation.
Benefits
What changes when you use it.
Each point describes what current Memos releases do.
REST API for custom integrations and automation
gRPC and Connect RPC, backed by the same services
OpenAPI 3.0 specification for client generation
Personal access tokens sent as Bearer credentials, revocable at any time
Signed webhooks when memos are created, updated, deleted, or commented on
A built-in MCP server at /mcp for AI assistants
Use cases
Where it earns its place.
Automation Workflows
Trigger scripts or automation services from webhooks, and post memos back with the API.
Data Migration
Move data in and out of Memos with the API.
Technical details
The implementation stays inspectable.
RESTful HTTP API with JSON responses
gRPC API with Protocol Buffers
OpenAPI 3.0 specification with reference documentation
Personal access tokens with optional expiration
Standard Webhooks-compatible signatures
Start here
Start with one memo.
Install Memos on a server you choose, then explore the rest of the features.