pacebin

pacebin is a minimalist pastebin and basic file hosting service designed to be extremely lightweight and easy to run. It provides simple HTTP endpoints to create and retrieve pastes, storing content directly on the filesystem without requiring a database.

Key Features

• Very small native executable with minimal runtime requirements
• Filesystem-backed storage for easy manual management and backups
• Simple HTTP interface centered on basic POST and GET operations
• Paste deletion support using generated deletion keys
• Optional custom short links for pastes
• Includes an administrative utility (pacectl) for managing stored pastes
• Designed to sit behind a reverse proxy rather than a full web application

Use Cases

• Hosting a private pastebin for sharing snippets and small files within a team
• Providing a simple upload endpoint for scripts, logs, or temporary artifacts
• Running a low-resource paste service on small servers or homelab systems

Limitations and Considerations

• Intentionally minimal feature set (no syntax highlighting, encryption, or password protection)
• HTTPS is typically handled via a reverse proxy rather than the application itself
• Primarily tested on Linux environments; Windows support is unlikely

pacebin is a good fit when you want a fast, dependency-light paste service with straightforward management and no database overhead. It prioritizes simplicity, low resource usage, and easy deployment behind a standard reverse proxy.