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# API
paste has a simple HTTP API which can be used to read and write pastes programmatically.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> If you are using the official instance of paste (https://pastes.dev), please note the following:
>
> * You must **provide a `User-Agent` header** to uniquely identify your application in all requests. This should include the application name and contact information, e.g. `ExampleApp (github.com/ExampleUser/ExampleApp)` or `MyExampleScript (github.com/ExampleUser)`.
> * You must **only upload content when prompted by a user action**, e.g. a button click or command line input. Automated or scheduled uploads are not allowed.
> * An additional **terms of service** applies. In summary:
> * No Illegal Use *(no illegal, harmful or unlawful content)*
> * No Malicious Content *(no malware, phishing, personal data without consent, etc.)*
> * Content Responsibility *(you are responsible for what you post)*
> * Moderation *(we reserve the right to remove content or block access)*
> * No Liability *(the service is provided "as is" without warranties)*
>
> Otherwise, please enjoy using the service! :)
### Base URL
The base URL for the 'official' paste instance is: `https://api.pastes.dev/`.
If you are self-hosting, use the base URL of your own instance. With the default Docker Compose setup, this will be `http://localhost:8080/data/`.
## Upload: `POST {BASE URL}/post`
To upload content, send an HTTP `POST` request to `{BASE URL}/post`.
* Include the content in the request body.
* Specify the language with the `Content-Type: text/<language>` header
* If using the official instance, please remember to provide a suitable `User-Agent` header as well. (see above for more details)
* The paste "key" is returned in the `Location` header, and in the response body as a JSON object in the format `{"key": "<key>"}`.**
## Read: `GET {BASE URL}/{key}`
To read content, send an HTTP `GET` request to `{BASE URL}/{key}`.
* Replace `{key}` with the id of the paste.
* The content is returned in the response body.
* The `Content-Type` header is `text/<language>`, where language is the id of the language the paste was saved with.

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> echo "Hello world" | curl -T - https://api.pastes.dev/post
```
<details>
<summary>If curl isn't installed on your system, you can also post using <b>netcat</b>.</summary>
```shell
# Pipe in some output from any command
> echo "Hello world" | nc nc.pastes.dev 1337
# Upload the contents of a file
> cat example.txt | nc nc.pastes.dev 1337
```
</details>
<details>
<summary>If you don't want to do so much typing, you can create a shorter <b>alias</b>.</summary>
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```
</details>
##### 3) From Code
Send GET/POST/PUT requests to `https://api.pastes.dev/`. More info [below](#pastesdev-api).
##### 3) From Code / Scripts
Please see the [API Documentation](/API.md). :)
___
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The user-interface is based on the [Monaco Editor](https://microsoft.github.io/monaco-editor/), the engine behind the popular Visual Studio Code text editor. It's quite simple; it supports syntax highlighting, automatic indentation, many supported languages, themes, zooming in/out, linking to specific lines or sections, and more!
### pastes.dev
I host a public instance at https://pastes.dev. Please feel free to use it to share code/configs/whatever!
Please note that the following (very-non-legally worded) [terms of service](https://github.com/lucko/bytebin#public-instances) apply.
If you come across any content which is illegal or infringes on copyright, please [get in touch](https://lucko.me/contact) and let me know so I can remove it.
Uploaded content is retained for 90 days then deleted.
### pastes.dev API
* To **read** content, send a HTTP `GET` request to `https://api.pastes.dev/<key>`.
* Replace `<key>` with the id of the paste.
* The content is returned in the response body.
* The `Content-Type` header is `text/<language>`, where language is the id of the language the paste was saved with.
* To **upload** content, send a HTTP `POST` request to `https://api.pastes.dev/post`.
* Include the content in the request body.
* Specify the language with the `Content-Type: text/<language>` header, and please provide a `User-Agent` header too.
* The paste "key" is returned in the `Location` header, or in the response body as a JSON object in the format `{"key": "<key>"}`.
The API is powered by the [bytebin](https://github.com/lucko/bytebin) service, so more information about how it works can be found there.
___
### Self-hosting

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}: {
setVisible: (show: boolean) => void;
}) {
const official = window.location.hostname === 'localhost';
const [showTos, setShowTos] = useState<boolean>(false);
if (showTos) {
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different take on conventional pastebin sites like pastebin.com or
hastebin.
</p>
{window.location.hostname === 'pastes.dev' && (
{official && (
<>
<p>
<b>pastes.dev</b> is the official, publicly accessible paste
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</p>
<p>
To access pastes.dev programmatically, please use the{' '}
<a href="https://github.com/lucko/paste#readme" target="_blank">
<a
href="https://github.com/lucko/paste/blob/master/API.md"
target="_blank"
>
API
</a>
. :)
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abuse or violations of these terms.
</li>
<li>
<b>No Guarantees:</b> This service is provided "as is" with no
<b>No Liability:</b> This service is provided "as is" with no
warranties. We do not guarantee uptime, data retention, or
availability.
</li>
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By using pastes.dev, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, please
do not use the service.
</p>
<h2>Reporting Abuse</h2>
<p>
<b>Reporting Abuse</b>
<br />
If you encounter illegal or malicious content, please report it by email
to report-abuse {'<at>'} pastes.dev.
to <span>report-abuse@pastes.dev</span>.
</p>
</AboutPanel>
);
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color: ${props => props.theme.primary};
background-color: ${props => props.theme.secondary};
span {
color: ${props => props.theme.logo};
}
`;
const BannerContainer = styled.div`