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# API
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paste has a simple HTTP API which can be used to read and write pastes programmatically.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> If you are using the official instance of paste (https://pastes.dev), please note the following:
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> * 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)`.
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> * 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.
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> * An additional **terms of service** applies. In summary:
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> * No Illegal Use *(no illegal, harmful or unlawful content)*
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> * No Malicious Content *(no malware, phishing, personal data without consent, etc.)*
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> * Content Responsibility *(you are responsible for what you post)*
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> * Moderation *(we reserve the right to remove content or block access)*
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> * No Liability *(the service is provided "as is" without warranties)*
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>
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> Otherwise, please enjoy using the service! :)
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### Base URL
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The base URL for the 'official' paste instance is: `https://api.pastes.dev/`.
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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/`.
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## Upload: `POST {BASE URL}/post`
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To upload content, send an HTTP `POST` request to `{BASE URL}/post`.
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* Include the content in the request body.
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* Specify the language with the `Content-Type: text/<language>` header
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* If using the official instance, please remember to provide a suitable `User-Agent` header as well. (see above for more details)
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* The paste "key" is returned in the `Location` header, and in the response body as a JSON object in the format `{"key": "<key>"}`.**
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## Read: `GET {BASE URL}/{key}`
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To read content, send an HTTP `GET` request to `{BASE URL}/{key}`.
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* Replace `{key}` with the id of the paste.
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* The content is returned in the response body.
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* The `Content-Type` header is `text/<language>`, where language is the id of the language the paste was saved with.
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