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rustypaste

A minimal file upload service written in Rust, offering secure and ephemeral pastebin functionality.

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Overview

rustypaste is a robust and minimalist file upload and pastebin service developed in Rust. It's designed for users who value privacy, control, and efficiency, offering a self-hostable solution that keeps your data within your infrastructure. The service supports both text snippets and file uploads, making it versatile for various sharing needs.

Key functionalities include the ability to set expiration times for uploads (based on a specific date, a number of views, or after a single access), and password protection to secure sensitive content. It comes with a convenient command-line client for quick uploads directly from the terminal, alongside a web interface for broader accessibility. Built with Rust, rustypaste benefits from the language's focus on performance, memory safety, and concurrency, making it a reliable choice for a personal or team-based sharing platform.

Best For

Securely sharing sensitive configuration files or logs temporarily
Developers quickly sharing code snippets with colleagues
Creating ephemeral file links for one-time downloads
Internal team pastebin for quick information exchange
Hosting a private file-sharing service for personal use or small groups

Key Features

File and text upload
Expiration options (once, date, count)
Password protection for uploads
Command-line client for easy uploads
Web interface for uploads and viewing
Syntax highlighting for code snippets
Customizable configuration
Built with Rust for performance and safety

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Self-hostable, providing full control over data and privacy
  • Lightweight and efficient due to being written in Rust
  • Offers multiple expiration options for temporary sharing
  • Password protection enhances security for sensitive content
  • Command-line client streamlines the upload process for developers
  • Syntax highlighting improves readability for code shares

Cons

  • Requires technical knowledge to set up and maintain a self-hosted instance
  • Lacks advanced collaboration features found in commercial pastebins
  • User management and authentication might be limited compared to larger platforms
  • No built-in analytics or usage tracking
  • Relies on external tools for persistent storage management (e.g., S3, local filesystem)

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