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github.com/boxlabss/PASTE Pastebins Open-source project

This project provides a pastebin based on files used by Pastebin.com before its ownership changed.

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About Paste

Paste is a pastebin codebase forked from the files pastebin.com used before it was bought. It is designed to run on a web server with PHP and MySQL or MariaDB.

It includes paste creation with pastebin.com-like slugs, syntax highlighting, forking, diff comparison, comments, search and archive, and a JSON API. It requires PHP 8.1 or higher, MySQL or MariaDB, Composer, and a web server, with HTTPS needed when OAuth is enabled.

Key features

  • JSON API with Python client
  • Client-side encryption with AES-256-GCM
  • Syntax highlighting with GeSHi or Highlight.php
  • Diff viewer comparing pastes with downloadable .diff files
  • Paste forking with fork list and differences link
  • Comments with login and protected-paste controls
Best for: People who want to install and run their own pastebin service on a PHP and MySQL server.
Good for
  • Installer checks for existing database and updates schema
  • Supports GeSHi and Highlight.php with theme switcher
  • Provides JSON API with Python client
Watch out for
  • Requires PHP 8.1 or higher with specific extensions
  • Requires MySQL or MariaDB, Composer, and a web server
  • Requires HTTPS when OAuth is enabled

Paste at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Paste FAQ

What is required to run Paste?
PHP 8.1 or higher with pdo_mysql, openssl, and curl extensions, GD for internal CAPTCHA, MySQL or MariaDB, Composer, and a web server with HTTPS enabled if OAuth is used.
Does Paste have an API?
Yes, it has a JSON API with a Python client, documented in docs/API.md and api-docs.php.
Where can bugs be reported?
Bugs can be reported at https://github.com/boxlabss/PASTE/issues/new.
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