Pacebin

Self-Hosted

Minimal open-source pastebin with Markdown support

Overview

Pacebin is a lightweight, self-hosted pastebin tool focused on simplicity and speed. It supports Markdown formatting, syntax highlighting for code snippets, and anonymous pastes without user accounts. Deployable via Docker (single command setup) or Node.js environments, it uses a SQLite database (no external DB required) and allows customizable paste expiration times. Ideal for sharing code, notes, or text quickly while retaining full control over your data. Its minimal UI ensures fast loading and easy use for both creators and viewers.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  pacebin:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: pacebin
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Markdown & syntax highlighting
Anonymous pastes (no accounts)
Docker/Node.js deployment
Customizable paste expiration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pacebin hard to install?

No—Pacebin is easy to set up with Docker (single run command) or Node.js (install dependencies and start the server). It uses SQLite, so no external database configuration is needed, making it accessible for beginners.

? Is it a good alternative to Pastebin.com?

Yes—Pacebin offers core paste-sharing functionality with self-hosted data control. It supports Markdown and syntax highlighting like Pastebin, though it lacks advanced features (e.g., public paste lists) for a simpler, privacy-focused experience.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Pacebin is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any subscription fees or hidden costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Pastebins

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Lightweight resource usage
⊕ No external database dependency
⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosting
⊕ Fast, minimal UI

Cons

⊖ Limited advanced features (no user management)
⊖ Basic customization options
⊖ Requires server access for self-hosting