memo

The premium Open Source alternative to Obsidian

🎯 Best for:Developers who want to manage knowledge without leaving their IDE.

What is memo?

A VSCode-based alternative to Obsidian that turns the editor into a full-featured Zettelkasten. It utilizes the VSCode extension API to provide bidirectional linking and backlink visualization directly within the development environment.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptKnowledge Base & Wiki

Why memo?

  • Zero context switching
  • Git integration
  • Lightweight footprint

Limitations

  • Requires VSCode
  • No mobile app
  • Steep learning curve
2/25/2026
Last Update
48
Forks
35
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Obsidian)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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