ExBin

ExBin: A Minimalist Paste Bin for the Modern Era

In a world where paste bins are often bloated with features and complexities, ExBin is a refreshing breath of fresh air. This self-hosted software project offers a minimalist approach to sharing snippets of text, free from the distractions of databases, commenting systems, and social media integration. Written in Rust, ExBin is fast, simple, and lightweight, making it an ideal solution for those who value ease of use and efficiency.

Main Features:

• Fast and Simple: ExBin is built with speed and simplicity in mind, allowing you to quickly send snippets of text to others.
• Code Highlighting: Get instant code highlighting, making it easy to review and collaborate on code snippets.
• Command-+A without the Hassle: No need to navigate to a "plain" page; just use ⌘+A for seamless code copying.
• No Database Required: ExBin doesn't rely on databases, ensuring that your data remains secure and private.

Getting Started:

To get started with ExBin, simply download the latest version from the releases page, extract it, and run the ./bin executable. Alternatively, you can compile it from source using Cargo if you prefer:

1. Install Nix-Shell for an environment with Rust/Cargo installed.
2. Run cargo build --release to compile ExBin.
3. Execute the compiled binary: ./target/release/bin.

Running ExBin:

Once you've extracted or compiled ExBin, simply run the ./bin executable from your terminal:

$ ./bin