Learn how to install Memos using different methods including Docker, binary releases, and development setup.

Memos offers several installation methods to suit different use cases and environments. Choose the method that works best for your needs.

Quick Start

For most users, we recommend using Docker as it's the fastest and most reliable way to get started:

docker run -d \
  --name memos \
  --publish 5230:5230 \
  --volume ~/.memos/:/var/opt/memos \
  neosmemo/memos:stable

Then visit http://localhost:5230 to access your Memos instance.

Installation Methods

Recommended method for most users. Quick setup with container isolation.

Production-grade orchestration with auto-scaling and high availability.

Direct binary installation for custom environments and production deployments.

Set up a development environment for contributing or customization.

Memos supports multiple database backends:

After installation, you'll want to:

If you encounter issues during installation:

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