Pastefy

Self-Hosted

Open-source, self-hosted pastebin with syntax highlighting

Overview

Pastefy is a lightweight, self-hosted pastebin solution for secure, private sharing of code snippets and text. It supports syntax highlighting for over 100 languages, custom paste expiration times, and password protection for sensitive content. Deployable via Docker (simplest method) or manual setup with PHP 8.0+ and MySQL/MariaDB. It offers a clean UI, API access for automation, and collection organization. Ideal for developers/teams wanting full control over shared text data without third-party reliance.

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:
  pastefy:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: pastefy
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages
Password protection & custom expiration times
Docker deployment support
API access for automation

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pastefy hard to install?

Pastefy is easy to install via Docker—pull the official image and configure database env vars. Manual setup needs PHP 8.0+, MySQL/MariaDB, and web server config (Nginx/Apache), manageable for users with basic server experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Pastebin.com?

Yes—Pastefy offers core pastebin features (syntax highlighting, pastes) with self-hosted privacy, no ads, and team-focused tools. It lacks Pastebin’s public discovery but excels at private, controlled sharing.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Pastefy is open-source under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and self-host it without any cost or hidden fees.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Pastebins

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Lightweight & fast performance
⊕ Organize pastes into collections

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge
⊖ No built-in cross-server cloud sync
⊖ Limited advanced features vs enterprise tools