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bin

A minimalist paste bin built in Rust.

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bin is a minimalist paste bin written in Rust. It provides a simple interface to store text snippets without a database, comments, or self-destructing messages, focusing on speed and simplicity.

Key Features

  • Minimalist paste bin with no database, no commenting functionality, and no social features
  • Implemented in Rust with around 300 lines of code
  • Lightweight HTTP-style workflow for pasting and retrieving text
  • Syntax highlighting by file extension

Use Cases

  • Quickly share code snippets or text with others
  • Lightweight alternative to heavier pastebin services in constrained environments
  • Temporary notes or snippets for quick collaboration

Conclusion

bin is a tiny, fast paste bin that emphasizes simplicity and instant sharing of text snippets without extra features.

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