Opengist

Pastebin powered by Git.

GitHub stars
3,384
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
v1.15.2
30 August 2026
Last commit
3 October 2026
Runs on
Docker, Go, Node.js

Commits per month, last 12 months

184 commits

Replaces

Paid products Opengist can stand in for.

How to self-host Opengist

Opengist runs on Docker, Go and Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Opengist free?

Yes. Opengist is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Opengist?

Yes. Opengist runs on Docker, Go and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Opengist replace?

People use Opengist instead of GitHub Gist or Pastebin.

Is Opengist still maintained?

The last change to Opengist's code was on 3 October 2026, with 184 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Pastebins

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