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Features

CyberPaste comes with a comprehensive set of features designed to provide a secure, user-friendly, and powerful pastebin experience.

🔐 Authentication & Security​

Discord OAuth2 Integration​

  • Seamless login with Discord account
  • Secure authentication flow
  • Session management with MongoDB store
  • Automatic user profile synchronization

Security Features​

  • CSRF Protection: All forms protected with Lusca middleware
  • Rate Limiting: Configurable limits for API and web requests
  • Password Hashing: bcrypt encryption with salt rounds (12 rounds)
  • Session Security: Secure cookies with httpOnly and sameSite protection
  • Input Validation: Sanitized inputs and file uploads
  • File Upload Security: Type and size validation (2MB limit for images)

📝 Paste Management​

Core Functionality​

  • Create Pastes: Simple and intuitive paste creation interface
  • Unique Slugs: Auto-generated unique identifiers for each paste
  • View Tracking: Real-time view count for each paste
  • Content Storage: Efficient storage with MongoDB

Advanced Features​

  • Password Protection: Protect pastes with passwords (bcrypt hashed)
  • View Limits: Set maximum views for pastes (auto-expiration)
  • Syntax Highlighting: Automatic code detection with Prism.js
  • Line Numbers: Toggle line numbers for better code readability
  • Character Counter: Real-time character count with size validation
  • Copy to Clipboard: One-click copy functionality

Supported Languages for Syntax Highlighting​

  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Python
  • Java
  • C/C++
  • Ruby
  • HTML/CSS
  • JSON
  • SQL
  • Bash/Shell
  • YAML
  • And many more...

🎨 Modern UI/UX​

Design Features​

  • Glassmorphism Design: Modern glassmorphic UI elements
  • Animated Backgrounds: Dynamic background effects
  • Dark Theme: One Dark Pro color scheme
  • Responsive Layout: Fully responsive for desktop and mobile devices
  • Smooth Animations: Polished animations and hover effects

User Interface Elements​

  • Modal Dialogs: Clean modal interface for paste creation
  • Toast Notifications: User feedback with toast messages
  • Loading States: Visual feedback during operations
  • Error Handling: User-friendly error messages
  • Custom Theming: Customizable colors and branding

⚙️ Admin Panel​

Staff Dashboard​

  • Real-time Statistics: Live statistics dashboard
    • Total pastes
    • Total views
    • Pastes in last 30 days
    • Average paste size
    • Most viewed paste
    • Average views per paste
    • Storage used

Settings Management​

  • General Settings:

    • Site name and description
    • Logo and favicon upload
    • Color customization (primary, secondary, text colors)
    • Social media links (Discord, YouTube, GitHub, X/Twitter)

  • Security Settings:

    • Web rate limiting (requests per window)
    • API rate limiting
    • Maximum paste size
    • API access control
    • API key protection

  • Advanced Settings:

    • Auto-delete inactive pastes
    • Syntax highlighting toggle
    • Slug length configuration
    • Slug character set options

Administrative Actions​

  • Clear All Pastes: Bulk delete functionality
  • File Uploads: Logo and favicon management
  • Rate Limit Configuration: Dynamic rate limit updates
  • Debug Mode: Toggle debug logging

🚀 Performance​

Optimization Features​

  • MongoDB: Fast NoSQL database for efficient data storage
  • Express.js: High-performance routing and middleware
  • Multer: Efficient file upload handling
  • Conditional Logging: Production-optimized logging
  • Session Storage: MongoDB session store for scalability
  • Indexed Queries: Optimized database queries with indexes

Scalability​

  • Horizontal Scaling: Stateless design for easy scaling
  • Database Indexing: Optimized database indexes for fast queries
  • Rate Limiting: Prevents abuse and ensures fair usage
  • Efficient Storage: Optimized data storage and retrieval

🔧 Configuration​

Flexible Configuration​

  • YAML Configuration: Easy-to-edit YAML configuration file
  • Environment-based Settings: Different settings for development/production
  • Dynamic Updates: Some settings can be updated via admin panel
  • License Management: Integrated license validation system

Customization Options​

  • Theming: Customizable colors and branding
  • Rate Limits: Configurable rate limiting per endpoint
  • Paste Limits: Configurable maximum paste size
  • Session Duration: Configurable session expiration
  • SSL Support: HTTPS/SSL configuration support

📊 Statistics & Analytics​

Real-time Metrics​

  • Total pastes count
  • Total views across all pastes
  • Pastes created in last 30 days
  • Average paste size
  • Most viewed paste count
  • Average views per paste
  • Storage usage (in MB)

Data Insights​

  • View tracking per paste
  • Creation timestamps
  • Access patterns
  • Storage utilization

🔒 Privacy & Security​

Data Protection​

  • Password Hashing: Secure password storage with bcrypt
  • Session Security: Secure session management
  • CSRF Protection: Cross-site request forgery protection
  • Input Sanitization: Sanitized user inputs
  • File Validation: Secure file upload validation

Access Control​

  • Owner-only Admin: Restrictive admin access
  • Password-protected Pastes: Optional paste protection
  • View Limits: Control paste accessibility
  • Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse and DDoS

🌐 API Access​

RESTful API​

  • Public API: Create and view pastes via API
  • Admin API: Manage settings and statistics
  • Rate Limited: Configurable API rate limits
  • CSRF Protected: Secure API endpoints
  • JSON Responses: Standard JSON API responses

For detailed API documentation, see the API Reference.

Next Steps: Learn how to install CyberPaste or check out the API Reference for integration details.