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Homelab & Self-Hosting Community

Server documentation, configuration notes, and infrastructure logs

Self-hosting enthusiasts and homelab operators use Memos to log server configurations, troubleshooting steps, and infrastructure changes. It runs as a single Docker container beside the rest of the stack.

Example memos. Yours start private.

In practice

Ways it fits the day.

These are independent starting points, not a prescribed process. Keep only the parts that match your work.

  • Document server configurations and network topology

  • Record troubleshooting steps and the fixes that worked

  • Track infrastructure changes and upgrade history

  • Store backup procedures and disaster recovery plans

  • Maintain hardware inventory and equipment notes

  • Create runbooks for common maintenance tasks

Why Memos

The fit stays simple.

  • Runs on Raspberry Pi and other ARM hardware

  • A single Go binary with a small footprint

  • Official Docker images for amd64 and ARM

  • Multiple database options (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL)

  • No external dependencies after setup

Related features

Follow the useful parts.

Start here

Start with one useful note.

Install Memos on infrastructure you control, then shape the timeline around the work you already do.

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