Opengist

github.com/thomiceli/opengist Pastebins Open-source projectOpen source

Opengist stores snippets in a Git repository for reading or editing with standard Git commands.

github.com/thomiceli/opengist
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About Opengist

Opengist is a self-hosted pastebin where snippets are stored in a Git repository. Snippets can be read and modified through the web interface or with standard Git commands over HTTP or SSH.

It supports public, unlisted and private snippets with revision history, syntax highlighting including Markdown and CSV, code search, likes, forks, and download as raw files or ZIP archives. It can be deployed with Docker, a binary, or from source, and supports OAuth2 login with GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and OpenID Connect.

Key features

  • Create public, unlisted, or private snippets
  • Clone, pull, and push snippets with Git over HTTP or SSH
  • Syntax highlighting with Markdown and CSV support
  • Search snippet code and track revision history
  • Like, fork, and embed snippets on other websites
  • Log in via GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, or OpenID Connect
Best for: People and teams who want to host their own Git-based snippet collection.
Good for
  • Snippets stored in Git and editable with standard Git commands
  • Open source under AGPL-3.0 with Docker and Helm Chart support
  • Supports public, unlisted, and private snippet visibility
Watch out for
  • Requires installing and maintaining a self-hosted instance
  • Building from source requires Git 2.28+, Go 1.23+, and Node.js 16+

Opengist at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Opengist FAQ

How are snippets stored and edited?
All snippets are stored in a Git repository and can be read or modified using standard Git commands or the web interface.
What login methods are supported?
OAuth2 login with GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and OpenID Connect.
How can Opengist be installed?
It can be run with Docker, from a downloaded binary, or built from source, and runs on port 6157.
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