rustypaste

Self-Hosted

Lightweight, self-hosted pastebin written in Rust

Overview

rustypaste is a fast, secure self-hosted pastebin built with Rust. It supports text pastes (with syntax highlighting for over 100 languages) and file uploads (configurable size limits, expiration, password protection). Deployment is simple: use Docker (official image), pre-built binaries, or build from source. It requires no database (data stored as files) and uses minimal resources, ideal for small servers. Configuration via a TOML file lets you customize upload rules, storage paths, and server settings.

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

Key Features

Text pastes with syntax highlighting (100+ languages)
File uploads with expiration and password protection
No database dependency (low overhead storage)
Easy deployment via Docker or pre-built binaries

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is rustypaste hard to install?

No—you can deploy via Docker (official image: `docker run -d -p 8000:8000 -v ./data:/app/data orhun/rustypaste`) or download pre-built binaries from GitHub Releases. Configuration uses a simple TOML file with clear options.

? Is it a good alternative to Pastebin.com?

Yes—it offers core pastebin features (text/file uploads) with self-hosted privacy. It lacks Pastebin’s user accounts but is ad-free, lightweight, and lets you control your data. Great for personal or small team use.

? Is rustypaste completely free?

Yes—it’s open source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute without any cost or subscription fees.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Pastebins

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Lightweight and fast (Rust-powered performance)
⊕ Privacy-focused (full control over your data)
⊕ Simple configuration with TOML file

Cons

⊖ No built-in user authentication (anonymous-only)
⊖ Requires basic server administration knowledge
⊖ Limited advanced collaboration features