Self-Hosted Pastebins: 36 Open-Source Apps
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Homelab Novice
Wants it running tonight, with one command.
Karakeep29.9k
Karakeep is a self-hostable bookmark-everything app with AI-assisted tagging, summarization, and search.
- Ships a Compose file
- Live demo
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Homelab Expert
Runs a stack already and wants it to plug in.
OTS803
A one-time-secret sharing platform that encrypts secrets in the browser before sending them to a server and deletes them after first read.
- SSO sign-in
- REST or GraphQL API
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Homelab Hacker
Wants control: APIs, scripts and many ways to run it.
LiveCodes1.5k
A client-side, open-source code playground and embeddable playground SDK for 90+ languages and frameworks.
- Scriptable API
- Many ways to install
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83/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab hackers, 0 to 100
36 projects
Karakeep
29.9k
Karakeep is a self-hostable bookmark-everything app with AI-assisted tagging, summarization, and search.
Bookmark ManagementPastebinsCopyleft License+4
3 Containers
SilverBullet
6.4k
SilverBullet is a self-hosted, browser-based personal knowledge management platform with a programmable Markdown editor.
Note Taking AppsPastebinsPermissive License+4
Single Container
PrivateBin
8.7k
PrivateBin is a minimalist open source online pastebin that encrypts data in the browser so the server has zero knowledge of stored content.
PastebinsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Chibisafe
2.8k
Chibisafe is a self-hosted file uploader service that generates shareable links for uploaded files, photos, documents, and other content.
Simple File UploadsFile & Object StorageMedia Management+5
ByteStash
2.6k
ByteStash is a self-hosted web application for storing, organizing, and managing code snippets.
PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3
Single Container
Opengist
3.4k
Opengist is a self-hosted Git-powered pastebin for storing, browsing, and managing code snippets through a web interface or standard Git commands.
PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
LiveCodes
1.5k
A client-side, open-source code playground and embeddable playground SDK for 90+ languages and frameworks.
IDE ToolsPastebinsSelf Hosting Solutions+1
3 Containers
Wastebin
876
Wastebin is a minimal pastebin for sharing text snippets, with syntax highlighting, encryption, and paste expiration controls.
PastebinsSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+1
rustypaste
1.2k
Rustypaste is a minimal self-hosted file upload and pastebin service that also supports URL shortening.
PastebinsURL ShortenersFile & Object Storage+3
Single ContainerFully FOSS
Yopass
3.2k
Yopass is a self-hosted secret-sharing service for sending passwords, files, and other sensitive information with end-to-end encryption.
PastebinsSimple File UploadsPermissive License+2
2 ContainersOpen Core
OTS
803
A one-time-secret sharing platform that encrypts secrets in the browser before sending them to a server and deletes them after first read.
Custom CommunicationsPastebinsSecret Management+2
PsiTransfer
2.0k
PsiTransfer is a simple self-hosted open source file sharing solution for uploading and downloading files. It supports resumable transfers, expiring upload buckets, and password-protected downloads.
Simple File UploadsPermissive LicenseFile & Object Storage+2
Enclosed
2.1k
Enclosed is a minimal web application for sending end-to-end encrypted notes and files.
Simple File UploadsPastebinsNote Taking Apps+2
Sup3rS3cretMes5age
568
A self-destructing secret message service that stores messages in HashiCorp Vault and deletes them after a single read.
PastebinsSecret ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1
XBackBone
1.2k
XBackBone is a self-hosted file and media sharing platform with ShareX support, rich previews, short links, and a REST API.
Simple File UploadsCopyleft LicenseWeb File Managers+5
Password Pusher
3.2k
Password Pusher is a web app for securely sharing passwords, notes, files, and URLs through one-time, self-deleting links.
PastebinsSecret ManagementPassword Managers+2
Open Core
pico
1.3k
Open source, SSH-powered web services for publishing sites, blogs, code snippets, tunnels, pipes, and RSS-to-email notifications.
Blogging PlatformsSelf Hosting SolutionsNetwork Utilities+1
17 ContainersCloud Required
dpaste
643
dpaste is a pastebin application built with Python and Django.
PastebinsSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License
snowshare
89
SnowShare is a self-hosted app for sharing files, links, and pastes with configurable access controls.
Simple File UploadsPastebinsURL Shorteners
2 ContainersTelemetry: Opt-Out
015
418
015 is a self-hosted temporary file sharing platform for one-time file and text uploads, processing, and sharing.
Simple File UploadsPastebinsSelf Hosting Solutions+2
Pastefy
461
Pastefy is an open source paste-sharing service and alternative to Gists or Pastebin.
PastebinsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
paaster
566
Paaster.io is a privacy-focused pastebin application with end-to-end encryption, paste history, and sharing features.
PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Cloud Required
Snipo
73
Snipo is a lightweight, self-hosted snippet manager for single users.
Pastebins
Single Container
Chiyogami
81
Chiyogami is a self-hostable pastebin with encryption, configurable expiration, private pastes, user accounts, and an API.
PastebinsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions
Single Container
PrivyDrop
144
An open-source peer-to-peer file and text sharing tool built on WebRTC with end-to-end encryption.
P2P File SharingPermissive LicensePastebins+1
BinPastes
19
A simple self-hosted pastebin for notes with search, expiry, visibility controls, and client-side encryption.
PastebinsPermissive LicenseNote Taking Apps+1
not-th.re
17
!3 is a simple paste sharing platform with client-side encryption, Monaco editor support, and file transfers.
PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3
Flare
138
Flare is a self-hostable file sharing platform for uploading, managing, previewing, and sharing files, screenshots, short URLs, and paste content.
Simple File UploadsWeb File ManagersFile & Object Storage+4
Picsur
1.2k
Picsur is a self-hosted image hosting service for uploading, viewing, and managing images, positioned as a hybrid between Imgur and Pastebin.
Simple File UploadsPhoto GalleriesMedia Management+4
2 Containers
Local Content Share
494
A self-hosted app for storing and sharing text snippets, files, and links over a local network.
PastebinsSimple File UploadsNote Taking Apps+2
Single Container
1time
78
Zero-knowledge one-time secret sharing. Create a one-time link for a password, API key, or file. Encrypted client-side in the browser, never reaches the server in plaintext, self-destructs after the allowed number of views (one by default).
PastebinsSimple File Uploads
bin
686
A minimalist paste bin for quickly sending text snippets to others.
PastebinsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
SnyPy
Open source on-prem code snippet manager.
PastebinsSelf Hosting SolutionsKnowledge Management+1
lesma
9
Simple paste app friendly with browser and command line.
PastebinsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
pacebin
Super-minimal pastebin and file upload service focusing on small executable size, portability, and ease of configuration.
PastebinsSimple File UploadsCopyleft License+2
Hemmelig
1.2k
An encrypted secret-sharing platform for securely sharing sensitive information with client-side encryption and self-destructing links.
PastebinsPermissive LicenseSecret Management+1
Single Container