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Mem

Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial

AI-powered note-taking with automatic organization, Mem Chat, and contextual search.

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Setup: 10 minutes
3 Steps

Quick Info

Pricing

Free: Basic note-taking and AI search. Pro: $12/month (unlimited storage, advanced AI, templates, email integration, API). Teams: Custom pricing (group billing, priority support).

Requirements
  • Email address
  • Web browser or mobile app
  • Notes to import (optional)

Overview

Mem is an AI-first note-taking and knowledge management tool that automatically categorizes and links notes without manual tagging. Features MemX contextual search engine, Mem Chat AI assistant for answering questions and drafting responses, smart collections, and automatic task creation. Mem 2.0 (Spring 2025) offers greater speed, intelligence, and stability.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Create Account

Sign up at get.mem.ai

  • Visit get.mem.ai
  • Create free account
  • Download apps (optional)
  • Complete onboarding
2

Add Notes

Start capturing information

  • Create first note
  • AI automatically categorizes
  • Watch related notes appear
  • Use Mem Chat to query
3

Explore AI Features

Use Mem Chat and search

  • Ask Mem Chat questions
  • Search with natural language
  • View AI-suggested connections
  • Turn notes into tasks

Core Features & Capabilities

Automatic Organization

AI categorizes and links notes without tags

How to use: Just write, AI organizes automatically
Use cases:
Knowledge managementResearchPersonal notesTeam wikis

Mem Chat

AI assistant for notes

How to use: Ask questions, get summaries, draft responses
Use cases:
Finding informationSummarizing meetingsDrafting emailsResearch assistance

MemX Contextual Search

Smart search across all notes

How to use: Type query, get relevant notes and suggestions
Use cases:
Finding informationDiscovering connectionsResearchKnowledge retrieval

Best Use Cases

Personal knowledge base
Research notes
Meeting notes
Content planning
Team knowledge management
Second brain
Note organization

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Upgrade to Pro for full AI power
  • Use Mem Chat for synthesis
  • Trust the automatic organization
  • Turn notes into tasks
  • Use email integration for captures

Integrations & Compatibility

Mem works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:

EmailCalendarAPIMobile appsWeb clipper

Limitations & Considerations

  • Free plan limited features
  • Automatic organization takes trust
  • Learning curve for AI-first approach
  • No offline mode on free
  • Pro required for full features

Ready to Get Started with Mem?

Put this guide into action and start creating amazing content with Mem.