Native desktop application. No browser. No cloud.

Turn files into knowledge.

memo transforms scattered information into an explorable knowledge system. Search, organize, connect and discover relationships in your data — locally, privately and independent from the internet.

memo desktop search

Find knowledge faster

Search documents, PDFs, Office files, images, audio and video files through a unified focus search bar.

Facets, intelligent filters, full-text search and metadata help you find information in seconds instead of navigating folder structures.

  • Instantly access search with a single shortcut
  • Premium full-text search
  • Intelligent filters & facet browser
  • Metadata extraction for numerous file formats
  • Suggestions for typing mistakes
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Organize without folder chaos

Create collections, labels and use intelligent filters without copying or moving files — built for knowledge management. memo connects information flexibly while preserving your existing folder structure.

  • Collections without file duplicates
  • Labels and custom metadata
  • Consistent assignments even when files are moved
  • Preview documents, images, videos and audio files

Turn files into an explorable knowledge system

Immediately after indexing, memo automatically creates a structured and filterable overview of your content — without manual preparation, labels or rigid folder structures.

memo automatically recognizes documents, images, videos, audio files and other content types, making them instantly searchable, filterable and connectable together.

Within minutes, a local knowledge system emerges that makes information visible instead of hiding it inside isolated applications and folders.

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DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY - Local. Secure. Independent.

Protect your data!

memo runs entirely on your device — without cloud lock-in, mandatory online services and without requiring an internet connection.

Native desktop software

Built for Linux and Windows as a standalone desktop application without a browser frontend or cloud dependency. macOS support is in progress.

Your data stays with you

Files, metadata and search indexes remain fully stored locally — under your control and independent from external services.

Built for peer-to-peer

memo is designed for direct connections between devices and users — without central platforms acting as intermediaries.

News & Tutorials

2026-06-26
Everything alternative? When file search is no longer enough
2026-06-22
memo 1.8 - Performance, UX and Onboarding
2026-02-02
memo 1.7 - stabilization