memEx

memEx

Structured personal knowledge base inspired by Zettelkasten and Org mode

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memEx is a structured personal knowledge base designed around interconnected notes, topic contexts, and step-based pipelines. It focuses on linking information together for long-term learning and documentation, while supporting collaboration and granular privacy.

Key Features

  • Notes for documenting individual items or concepts
  • Contexts to capture a topic overview and hotlink related notes
  • Pipelines to document processes and attach contexts to each step
  • Backlinks to view items that reference the current item
  • Multi-user design with sharing and collaboration in mind
  • Per-note, per-context, and per-pipeline privacy controls
  • Email support via SMTP for account and system emails

Use Cases

  • Personal Zettelkasten-style knowledge management with strong linking
  • Team documentation space for shared concepts, references, and workflows
  • Process/runbook documentation using pipelines for repeatable procedures

Limitations and Considerations

  • Requires a PostgreSQL database and a configured SECRET_KEY_BASE to start
  • Intended to run behind a reverse proxy when exposed externally

memEx is a practical option for users who want a web-accessible, structured PKM system with explicit support for both collaboration and privacy. Its note/context/pipeline model is well suited to turning scattered information into connected knowledge and repeatable processes.

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