memo ☆
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Description:
Note taking app using GitHub Gists
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: markdown productivity notes github gist developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask memo
About:
Memo is a native macOS note-taking application that integrates directly with GitHub Gists as its backend. This approach provides a seamless, version-controlled writing experience with markdown support and automatic cloud synchronization. It is designed for developers and technical users who prefer a distraction-free environment tied to their GitHub account.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS application with a clean, distraction-free interface
  • Direct integration with GitHub Gists for automatic versioning and cloud sync
  • Full Markdown support with live preview
  • Offline-first architecture with automatic sync when online
Use Cases:
  • Capturing and syncing developer notes, code snippets, and ideas across devices
  • Maintaining a personal knowledge base that is version-controlled and portable
  • Quickly sharing temporary code or text snippets via GitHub Gists
Alternatives:
  • Notion – More powerful and collaborative but web-based, less focused on developer workflows
  • Obsidian – Local-first with extensive plugins, but requires manual setup for cloud sync
  • GitHub Codespaces Notes – Integrated into GitHub's ecosystem but lacks a dedicated native desktop experience
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 27, 2024 12:01pm 1.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b5f06f7
Feb 24, 2023 7:08pm 1.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 67e19c5f
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