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memex
memex is an open-source writing project by memex-lab (memex-lab/memex on GitHub). It has 762 GitHub stars and 78 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.
Local-first AI journal for iOS and Android — your data stays on device.
💎 Hidden gem★ 762 stars⑂ 78 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- memex-lab/memex
- GitHub stars
- 762
- Forks
- 78
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 3 October 2026
- Category
- Writing
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clarify your goal
Decide what you want the project to do before installing anything.
- Clone the repo
Grab the source and skim the README for setup requirements.
- Install and configure
Install dependencies and add any API keys or settings it needs.
- Run your first task
Launch it and follow the example workflow from the docs.
// features
Why people love it
Local-first
Runs on your own machine; your data never leaves it.
Agent skill
Drops into Claude Code, Codex, and similar agents.
Privacy-focused
Keeps your data on your device by default.
Your voice, kept
Writes in your style, not generic AI-speak.
Structured workflows
Phased steps keep long content consistent.
Agent-powered
Works inside Claude Code, Codex, and similar tools.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/memex-lab/memex.git cd memex - Step 2 — Get packages
Fetch the Flutter/Dart dependencies.
flutter pub get - Step 3 — Run it
Launch the app on your device or emulator.
flutter run
// use cases
What you can build
- Draft a week of social posts in your own voice.
- Keep a private AI journal on your phone.
- Generate picture-book drafts with consistent characters.
- Turn rough notes into publishable articles.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains memex?
It is an open-source project at memex-lab/memex with 78 forks. Check the repo’s contributors and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.
Is memex free to use?
Yes for most uses, but it is GPL-3.0 (copyleft): if you distribute modified versions, you must share your source changes too.
Will the output sound like AI wrote it?
That is what the anti-AI auditing and style controls are for — review and edit before publishing.
Does it work with my publishing tools?
Output is plain text or Markdown, so it drops into any editor or CMS.
Can it learn my writing style?
Provide samples of your writing and the workflow adapts its tone and structure.
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Get memex
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.