Why Pastie?

The paste site has been done before... so why Pastie?

  • A clean user interface with sensible defaults

    Need to nickname, describe, set tab settings and more? You'll have to look elsewhere. One text box, paste, done. Simple.

  • Image uploads and thumbnails on IRC (ala Campfire)

    Request a link, upload your file, the channel is given a link to the thumbnail with an option to download the original. Easy.

  • It's a Ruby on Rails application

    Isn't that reason enough? Fun.

  • Ruby on Rails specific keyword syntax highlighting

    acts_as_list, habtm, validates_presence_of, before_filter, redirect_to and friends are all highlighted. Smart.

  • IRC integration via the friendly “pastie” bot

    Provides logins to pastie, tags pastes with nickname and channel, and occasionally provides a bit of attitude. Unique.