Opengist
Opengist Overview
Opengist is a self-hosted, open-source pastebin powered by Git. It functions as a privacy-focused alternative to GitHub Gist, allowing users to create, manage, and share code snippets with full Git versioning, public/private access control, and a sleek web interface. Ideal for developers and teams that want control over their code snippet hosting.
⚙️ Key Features
Git-Backed Storage
All snippets are stored in a Git repository and can be cloned, pushed, or pulled like any Git project.Web & Git Interface
Create, edit, and manage snippets via a modern UI or through standard Git commands.Public, Unlisted, and Private Snippets
Choose your visibility level for every snippet.Authentication Options
Supports OAuth2 login via GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and more.Syntax Highlighting & Markdown Support
Automatically highlights code syntax and renders Markdown files.Search and Tagging
Quickly find snippets using full-text search and tags.Revision History & Forks
Built-in Git features allow tracking changes, forking, and version control.Dark Mode & Responsive UI
Mobile-friendly with theme toggle for better usability.Database Support
Compatible with SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.Easy Deployment
Available as a Docker container and ready for Kubernetes or traditional deployments.
🚀 Use Cases
- Self-hosted code snippet management
- Private pastebin for teams or internal tools
- Markdown and code note sharing
- Git-integrated code snippet archive