The Null Pointer

API

No-bullshit file hosting & URL shortening service

Overview

The Null Pointer (powered by 0x0.st) offers RESTful endpoints for no-fuss file hosting and URL shortening. Upload files via POST to https://0x0.st using multipart/form-data; responses return direct file URLs as plain text. Shorten URLs by sending a POST request to /shorten with a 'url' parameter, receiving shortened links in plain text. No authentication or account is required. Ideal use cases include sharing small files (logs, screenshots), temporary collaboration links, or shortening long URLs. Supports common file types and enforces fair usage rate limits. Responses are plain text for quick integration with any HTTP client (curl, Python requests, etc.).

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://0x0.st')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful endpoints
No authentication required
File hosting
URL shortening
Plain text responses
No account setup
Fair usage policy

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is The Null Pointer free to use?

Yes, The Null Pointer (backed by 0x0.st) is completely free for all users, subject to fair usage rate limits.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, there is no need for an API key or account registration to access its file hosting and URL shortening endpoints.

? What is the response format?

Responses are returned in plain text, providing direct URLs for uploaded files or shortened links for URL requests.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Cloud Storage & File Sharing

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Zero setup (no account/api key)
⊕ Fast upload/shortening
⊕ Simple plain text responses
⊕ Free unlimited usage (with fair limits)
⊕ Minimalistic design

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited for heavy traffic
⊖ No SLA or uptime guarantee
⊖ No file management tools
⊖ Temporary storage (no permanent retention)
⊖ Limited maximum file size