In this week’s issue of README Highlight (#50, 2023), we are taking a look at the following project: memos.

The memos project is a privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service that allows users to easily capture and share their great thoughts. It is designed for individuals who value their privacy and prefer a minimalist approach to note-taking.

Some key points about memos include:

• Open source and free forever: memos is an open-source solution that is available for free, ensuring that creativity knows no boundaries.
• Self-hosting with Docker in just seconds: With Docker, users can easily deploy memos and have full control over their data and privacy.
• Pure text with added Markdown support: memos focuses on simplicity by providing a pure text interface with support for Markdown formatting.
• Customize and share notes effortlessly: memos offers intuitive sharing features that allow users to collaborate and distribute their notes with others.
• RESTful API for third-party services: memos provides a RESTful API that enables integration with other services, opening up new possibilities.

To deploy memos with Docker, users can use the following command:

docker run -d --name memos -p 5230:5230 -v~/.memos/:/var/opt/memos ghcr.io/usememos/memos:latest

The ~/.memos/ directory serves as the data directory on the local machine, while /var/opt/memos is the directory of the volume in Docker and should not be modified.

Contributions to the memos project are greatly appreciated, as they help make the open-source community a vibrant place to learn, inspire, and create.

The project has also gained popularity and has been contributed to by various developers. Some notable contributions include:

• Moe Memos: A third-party client for iOS and Android.
• lmm214/memos-bber: A Chrome extension.
• Rabithua/memos_wmp: A WeChat MiniProgram.
• qazxcdswe123/telegramMemoBot: A Telegram bot.
• eallion/memos.top: A static page rendered with the Memos API.

In conclusion, memos is a privacy-focused note-taking service that offers a simple and customizable experience. With its open-source nature and support for Docker deployment, memos provides users with full control over their data and privacy. Whether you are a developer, a DevOps enthusiast, or someone who enjoys maintaining a home lab, memos can be a valuable tool for capturing and sharing your thoughts.

Source: memos README.

Here are the new additions to the awesome-selfhosted repository during the month of November 2023:

• ZOT OCI Registry - A production-ready vendor-neutral OCI-native container image registry. (Demo, Source Code) Apache-2.0 Go/Docker
• mikochi - Browse remote folders, upload files, delete, rename, download and stream files to VLC/mpv. MIT Go/Docker/K8S
• Digimindmap - Create simple mindmaps (documentation in French). (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/PHP
• Piler - Feature-rich email archiving solution. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 C
• OpenTrashmail - Complete trashmail solution that exposes an SMTP server and has a web interface to manage received emails. Works with multiple and wildcard domains and is fully file based (no database needed). Includes RSS feeds and JSON API. Apache-2.0 Python/PHP/Docker
• Digiwall - Create multimedia collaborative walls for in-person or remote work (documentation in French). (Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs
• Digibunch - Create bunches of links to share with your learners or colleagues. (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/PHP
• Digiview ⚠ - View YouTube videos in a distraction-free interface (documentation in French). (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/PHP
• Slash - An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform. GPL-3.0 Docker
• Docuseal - Create, fill, and sign digital documents (alternative to DocuSign). (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Docker
• Librum - A modern e-book reader and library manager that supports most major book formats, runs on all devices and offers great tools to boost productivity. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 C++
• Suroi - An open-source 2D battle royale game inspired by surviv.io. (Demo, Source Code) GPL-3.0 Nodejs
• Homebox Inventory - An inventory and organization system built for the home user with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Docker
• ESMira - Run longitudinal studies (ESM, AA, EMA) with data collection and communication with participants being completely anonymous. (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 PHP
• LanguageTool - Proofread more than 20 languages. It finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect. (Source Code, Clients) LGPL-2.1 Java/Docker
• Kestra - Event-driven, language-agnostic platform to create, schedule, and monitor workflows. In code. Coordinate data pipelines and tasks such as ETL and ELT. (Source Code) Apache-2.0 Docker
• Digitools - A set of simple tools to accompany the animation of courses in person or remotely. (documentation in French). (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 PHP
• SentryShot - Video surveillance management system. GPL-2.0 Docker/Rust
• Otter Wiki - Simple, easy to use wiki software using markdown. MIT Docker
• Digiscreen - Interactive whiteboard/wallpaper for the classroom, in person or remotely (documentation in French). (Demo, Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/PHP
• StartOS - Browser-based, graphical Operating System (OS) that makes running a personal server as easy as running a personal computer. (Source Code) MIT Rust
• DocKing - Document management service/microservice that handles templates and renders them in PDF format, all in one place. (Demo, Source Code) MIT PHP/Nodejs/Docker
• Flyimg ⚠ - Resize and crop images on the fly. Get optimised images with MozJPEG, WebP or PNG using ImageMagick, with an efficient caching system. (Demo, Source Code) MIT Docker

awesome-selfhosted is a repository on GitHub, which contains ton of software for you to self-host. The repository describes itself as “a list of Free Software network services and web applications which can be hosted on your own servers.”

If you need a server on which to host your own applications, consider a Raspberry Pi or a mini PC.

Here are the new additions to the awesome-selfhosted repository during the month of October 2023:

• inlets - Expose your local endpoints to the Internet - with a Kubernetes integration, Docker image and CLI available. (Source Code) ⊘ Proprietary Go/Docker
• Servas - A self-hosted bookmark management tool. It allows organization with tags, groups, and a list specifically for later access. It supports multiple users with 2FA. Companion browser extensions are available for Firefox and Chrome. (Clients) GPL-3.0 Docker/Nodejs/PHP Software and tools to help with resource and supply planning, including enterprise resource and supply planning (ERP).
• Cluster Control - Setup many databases in few clicks with monitoring, load balancing and more. ⊘ Proprietary deb/Ansible/Shell/Docker
• Dashpress - Generate fully functional admin apps in seconds from your database information, with a single command. (Demo) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/Docker
• Galette - Galette is a membership management web application towards non profit organizations. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 PHP
• rs-short - A lightweight link shortener written in Rust, with features such as caching, spambot protection and phishing detection. (Demo) MPL-2.0 Rust
• BrowserStack Automate TurboScale - Scalable browser automation grid on your cloud (AWS, GCP and Azure) supporting Selenium and Playwright. ⊘ Proprietary Docker
• OctoBot - Open-source cryptocurrency trading bot. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 Python/Docker Video surveillance, also known as Closed-circuit television (CCTV), is the use of video cameras for surveillance in areas that require additional security or ongoing monitoring.
• Owncast - Decentralized single-user live video streaming and chat server for running your own live streams similar in style to the large mainstream options. (Source Code) MIT Go
• CNCjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Smoothieware, or TinyG. (Source Code) MIT Nodejs Software to manage 3D printers, CNC machines and other physical manufacturing tools.
• Fluidd - Lightweight & responsive user interface for Klipper, the 3D printer firmware. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 Docker/Nodejs
• Mainsail - A modern and responsive user interface for the Klipper 3D printer firmware. Control and monitor your printer from everywhere, from any device. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 Docker/Python
• Octoprint - A snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers. (Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Docker/Python
• Deluge - Lightweight, cross-platform BitTorrent client. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 Python/deb
• Specifically Clementines - Grocery shopping app (previously Groceries), providing reliable sync with multiple users/devices (web/Android/iOS), recipes and integration with Tandoor. (Demo, Source Code) MIT Docker

awesome-selfhosted is a repository on GitHub, which contains ton of software for you to self-host. The repository describes itself as “a list of Free Software network services and web applications which can be hosted on your own servers.”

Here are the new additions to the awesome-selfhosted repository during the month of September 2023:

• FreedomBox - Community project to develop, design and promote personal servers running free software for private, personal, communications. (Source Code) AGPL-3.0 Python/deb
• INGInious ⚠ - Intelligent grader that allows secured and automated testing of code made by students. (Source Code, Clients) AGPL-3.0 Python/Docker
• Websurfx ⚠ - Aggregate results from other search engines (metasearch engine) without ads while keeping privacy and security in mind. It is extremely fast and provides a high level of customization (alternative to SearX). AGPL-3.0 Rust/Docker
• Mataroa - Mataroa is a naked blogging platform for minimalists. (Source Code) MIT Python
• Flipt - Feature flag solution with support for multiple data backends (alternative to LaunchDarkly). (Demo, Source Code) GPL-3.0 Docker/K8S/Go

awesome-selfhosted is a repository on GitHub, which contains ton of software for you to self-host. The repository describes itself as “a list of Free Software network services and web applications which can be hosted on your own servers.”

If you need a device for self-hosting, a Raspberry Pi 4 is perfect to begin your journey!