Pastebin

API

Free API for plain text storage & sharing

Overview

The Pastebin API enables programmatic creation, retrieval, and management of plain text pastes. Key endpoints include creating public/unlisted/private pastes with custom expiration times, fetching paste content by ID, listing user pastes (with auth), and deleting pastes. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating text storage into developer tools, saving app logs, sharing code snippets, storing temporary notes, or embedding paste functionality in collaboration apps. It supports API key authentication and flexible paste visibility settings.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://pastebin.com/doc_api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Paste Visibility Options
Expiration Time Settings
User Authentication Support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pastebin free to use?

Yes, Pastebin provides a free tier for basic API access. Premium plans unlock higher rate limits, ad-free pastes, and advanced management features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, most Pastebin API endpoints require an API key for authentication. You can generate one from your Pastebin account settings after signing up.

? What is the response format?

The Pastebin API primarily returns responses in JSON format, which is widely supported across programming languages for easy parsing.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cloud Storage & File Sharing

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to Integrate
⊕ Free Tier Available
⊕ Flexible Paste Management
⊕ Well-Documented API

Cons

⊖ Free Tier Rate Limits
⊖ Premium Required for Advanced Features
⊖ Public Pastes Indexed by Search Engines