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Pastefy Features ​

Pastefy is an open source alternative to Gists or Pastebin — built for developers and teams who want a simple, self-hostable way to share code, configuration, and text securely.

You can try it right now on the public instance:
👉 pastefy.app

🚀 What Makes Pastefy Special ​

Pastefy combines the simplicity of Pastebin with the flexibility of a modern web app.
Whether you’re just sharing a quick script, storing configuration files, or integrating it into your CI/CD pipeline — Pastefy adapts to your workflow.

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You can use Pastefy to...

  • Quickly share code snippets or logs
  • Organize projects with folders
  • Record and share terminal sessions (via Asciinema)
  • Visualize data files like CSV, Markdown, Mermaid diagrams, and more
  • Integrate pastes directly into your apps via the REST API
  • Use it for scripting platforms or game modifications

💡 Key Features ​

🗂️ Paste Management ​

  • Raw Preview and Copy Button
  • Fork pastes with one click
  • Public / Private / Unlisted
  • Client-Encrypted pastes
  • Syntax Highlighting for 200+ languages
  • Expiration
  • Custom API Integrations
  • Folders for organization
  • Full-screen mode
  • Dark / Light themes

💾 Developer Tools ​

  • API v2 with SDKs for JavaScript, Java, and Go
  • CLI & cURL upload
    bash
    curl -F f=@file.txt pastefy.app
  • OAuth2 Login (Google, GitHub, Discord, Twitch, InteraApps, or custom OIDC)
  • Admin Panel for user and paste management

💫 Previews ​

Pastefy supports rich previews for various file types:

Sharing pastes ​

  • Embed pastes in websites or blogs
  • Share via QR code
  • Create beautiful Code Screenshots
  • OS sharing (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
  • RAW links for direct access

⚙️ Extensions & Integrations ​

  • VS Code Extension — create and manage pastes from your editor
  • Raycast Extension — share snippets instantly from macOS
  • Asciinema Integration — record terminal sessions and upload them directly
  • OAuth2 Providers — Google, GitHub, Discord, Twitch, InteraApps, or custom OIDC

☁️ Deployment ​

Pastefy is built to run anywhere:

  • 🐳 Docker
  • 🧩 Docker Compose
  • ☸️ Kubernetes
  • 💻 Manual setup (Java + Node)
  • Optional Redis, MinIO, and Elasticsearch integrations

🧰 Build With Pastefy ​

Pastefy isn’t just for sharing — it’s a platform. You can build apps, bots, or internal tools around it using the REST API.

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If you just want to try it out, visit 👉 pastefy.app and start pasting — no setup required!