# Documentation
URL: https://usememos.com/docs

Memos is an open-source timeline for your thoughts. Write a memo in seconds, tag it, attach files, and move on. Every memo is private by default; share one with the people you choose, or with anyone who has the link, when you want to. Your notes are yours: you keep them where you decide, nobody else reads them, and you can take them with you at any time.

Start with Getting Started, then move into deployment, configuration, and daily use.

The usage and configuration guides cover **0.31.0**, the latest stable release. Read the [release changelog](/changelog/0-31-0) and [0.31 upgrade notes](/docs/operations/upgrade#upgrading-to-031) before upgrading. The API reference provides separate version selections.

## Popular Paths [#popular-paths]

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    Start a local instance with one Docker command and write your first memo.
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    Run Memos in a single container with a persistent data directory.
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  <Card title="Docker Compose" href="/docs/deploy/docker-compose" icon="Container">
    Use a checked-in Compose file for repeatable self-hosted deployments.
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    Put Memos behind your public domain with TLS and proxy headers.
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    Lock down authentication, public access, and deployment defaults.
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    Protect your memos with a clear recovery path before you need it.
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    Explore the REST and gRPC APIs for automation and integrations.
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    Connect Memos to the rest of your stack with event-driven automation.
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## Browse All Docs [#browse-all-docs]

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    Start an instance with Docker and write your first memo.
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    Run Memos with Docker, Compose, source builds, or Kubernetes.
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    Configure runtime flags, database, storage, authentication, and security.
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    Instance settings and user management.
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    Write memos in Markdown, then find them again with search, tags, and Views.
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    Explore Bullet Journal, GTD, and Zettelkasten in Memos.
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    API access, MCP, webhooks, and community tools.
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    Plan backups, upgrade safely, and tune production performance.
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    Common issues and fixes.
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    Quick answers about licensing, data, and limits.
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    REST and gRPC API reference.
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  <Card title="Development" href="/docs/development" icon="Code">
    Set up a local environment, build Memos, test changes, and contribute.
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