Features

CloudPaste offers rich features to meet various file sharing and management needs from individuals to teams.

📝 Markdown Editing and Sharing

Professional Editing Experience

CloudPaste integrates a powerful Markdown editor, making text creation more efficient:

• WYSIWYG Editing: Real-time preview of editing effects, making writing more intuitive
• Rich Syntax Support: Supports GitHub-style Markdown, mathematical formulas, flowcharts, mind maps, etc.
• Code Highlighting: Provides professional code display capabilities for programmers
• Quick Operations: Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts to improve creation efficiency

Flexible Sharing Controls

Set fine-grained access controls for each text share:

• Password Protection: Set access passwords for sensitive content
• Expiration Control: Set automatic expiration time to avoid long-term exposure
• Access Count Limit: Limit view counts, automatically expire when reached
• Custom Links: Create memorable personalized sharing links

Multi-format Export

Export to multiple formats with one click to meet different scenario needs:

• PDF, Word, HTML, PNG, raw Markdown and other formats
• Maintain consistent formatting, suitable for sharing and archiving

Convenient Sharing Methods

• One-click Copy Link: Quickly share with others
• QR Code Generation: Convenient for mobile scanning access
• Raw Direct Link: Suitable for API calls and automation scenarios
• Draft Auto-save: Avoid accidental loss of edited content

📤 Flexible Storage Options

Diverse Storage Backends

CloudPaste supports connecting to your favorite storage services, with data completely under your control:

Object Storage (S3 Compatible)

Connect to mainstream object storage services for cost-effectiveness and global acceleration:

• Cloudflare R2: Zero egress fees, officially recommended
• Backblaze B2: Affordable pricing, suitable for large-capacity storage
• AWS S3: Industry standard, global coverage
• MinIO: Self-hosted solution, complete control
• Domestic Services: Alibaba Cloud OSS, Tencent Cloud COS, Qiniu Cloud, etc.

Suitable for scenarios requiring high performance, large capacity, and global access.

Cloud Storage

Connect to existing cloud storage through WebDAV protocol:

• Nutstore, Alist, NextCloud and other mainstream WebDAV services
• No need to purchase additional storage, utilize existing resources

Suitable for individual users, reusing existing cloud storage space.

OneDrive / Google Drive

Securely connect to your cloud storage via OAuth:

• Supports personal and enterprise versions (OneDrive 21Vianet, Google Workspace)
• Auto-refresh authorization, no frequent login required
• Supports shared drives and team collaboration

Suitable for users with existing Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace subscriptions.

GitHub Storage

Innovatively use GitHub as a storage backend:

• GitHub Releases: Read-only mode, view release files of open source projects
• GitHub API: Read-write mode, directly operate repository files

Suitable for developers and open source projects, combining version control with file sharing.

Local Disk

Use server local disk in Docker or Node.js deployment environments:

• Zero cost, no third-party services required
• Completely offline available

Suitable for intranet environments or scenarios with extremely high data privacy requirements.

Simple Configuration Management

• Visual Configuration Interface: No need to write configuration files, complete through forms
• Connection Testing: One-click test if storage works properly
• Multiple Storage Coexistence: Configure multiple storages, flexibly switch between them
• Secure Encryption: Passwords and keys are encrypted and saved in the backend to ensure security

📂 Powerful File Management

Efficient Upload Experience

Multiple Upload Methods

• Drag and Drop Upload: Directly drag files to the browser
• Batch Upload: Select multiple files at once
• Chunked Upload: Large files are automatically chunked, supports resumable upload
• Direct Upload to Storage: Files are uploaded directly to object storage, bypassing the server (improves speed, reduces cost)

Real-time Progress Feedback

• Upload progress displayed in real-time
• Automatic retry on failure
• Can cancel or pause at any time

Rich Preview Capabilities

View multiple file formats online without downloading:

Image Preview

• Supports common image formats (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, etc.)
• EXIF Information Display: Automatically extract camera model, aperture, shutter, ISO, focal length and other photography parameters
• GPS Location: Photo shooting location displayed on map, supports Google Maps and Amap links
• Live Photo Playback: Native playback of iPhone Live Photos

Multimedia Preview

• Audio Player: MP3, WAV, FLAC and other formats
• Video Player: MP4, WebM, MOV and other formats, supports dragging progress bar

Documents and Code

• PDF Reader: Smooth PDF online viewing
• Code Highlighting: Syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages
• Markdown Rendering: Real-time rendering display effect
• Office Documents: Word, Excel, PowerPoint online preview

Archives

• View file list within archives
• Browse content without decompression

Flexible Access Methods

CloudPaste provides three file access methods, automatically selecting the optimal solution:

• Direct Link Access: Files downloaded directly from storage source, fastest speed (suitable for public files)
• Proxy Access: Routed through CloudPaste server, supports password protection and access control
• Custom Proxy: Use external CDN or proxy service, balancing speed and security

The system automatically selects the most appropriate method based on storage type and permission settings.

Fine-grained Permission Control

File-level Permissions

• Set access passwords for individual files
• Set file expiration time, automatically delete when expired
• Limit maximum access count

Directory-level Permissions

• Set unified password for entire directory
• Customize directory description (supports Markdown)
• Hide specific files (e.g., hide files starting with .)
• Subdirectories automatically inherit parent directory settings

Convenient Batch Operations

• Batch Upload: Upload multiple files at once
• Batch Delete: Quickly clean up unwanted files
• Batch Copy/Move: Support cross-storage copying (background asynchronous processing, does not affect other operations)

🔗 WebDAV Support

Use as Network Drive

CloudPaste fully implements the WebDAV protocol, allowing you to:

• Windows: Map as network drive ("Map network drive" feature)
• macOS: Connect to server through Finder
• Linux: Mount using davfs2
• Mobile: Use FE File Manager (iOS) or Solid Explorer (Android)

Seamless File Operations

After connection, operate just like local folders:

• Drag and drop files for upload and download
• Create, rename, delete files and folders
• Copy and move files
• Directly open and edit files in Office and other applications

Flexible Policy Selection

Choose WebDAV access policy based on actual needs:

• Direct Mode: WebDAV requests directly redirected to storage source (fast speed)
• Proxy Mode: All traffic passes through server (suitable for scenarios requiring unified authentication)
• Custom Proxy: Use external proxy service (highest flexibility)

🔐 Security and Permissions

Dual Authentication System

Administrator Account

• Has highest system permissions
• Manage all storage configurations, files and users
• View complete statistics

API Keys

Create dedicated keys for different users or applications, precisely controlling permissions:

• Text Sharing Permissions: Create and manage text shares
• File Sharing Permissions: Upload and manage file shares
• File System Permissions: Browse, upload, copy, rename, delete files
• WebDAV Permissions: Access through WebDAV protocol

Flexible Access Control

Path Restrictions

Limit API keys to access only specific directories, achieving multi-tenant isolation:

• Example: User A can only access the /user-a/ directory
• Suitable for assigning independent spaces to different users

Storage Whitelist

Control which storages API keys can access:

• Example: Temporary keys can only access temporary storage
• Avoid accidental operations on sensitive storage

Time Control

• Set API key expiration time, automatically invalidates
• Manually revoke keys no longer needed at any time

Data Security

• Sensitive Information Encryption: Passwords, keys and other sensitive fields are encrypted for storage
• Hotlink Protection: Supports signature verification to prevent unauthorized access
• Password Hash Storage: User passwords are securely stored and cannot be reverse-decrypted

💫 Modern Experience

Cross-platform Support

Responsive Design

• Mobile Optimization: Perfect adaptation for phones and tablets
• Desktop Enhancement: Automatically switch to multi-column layout on large screens
• Touch-friendly: Supports touch gesture operations

PWA Progressive App

• Install to desktop or home screen, use like a native app
• Some features support offline access
• Quick startup, no need to open browser every time

Multi-language Interface

• Supports Chinese (Simplified) and English
• One-click language switch, no page refresh needed
• All interface elements fully translated

Themes and Personalization

• Light Mode: Suitable for daytime use
• Dark Mode: More comfortable for nighttime use
• Auto Switch: Follow system theme settings

Smooth Interaction

• Immediate operation feedback (success, warning, error prompts)
• Double confirmation for dangerous operations
• Real-time display of upload/download progress
• Smooth loading animations

⚡ High-performance Architecture

Edge Computing Acceleration

Deployed based on Cloudflare Workers, with nearby responses from 300+ global data centers:

• Millisecond-level response regardless of user location
• Zero cold start, instant request processing
• On-demand scaling, easily handle traffic peaks

Smart Caching

• Directory list smart caching, reducing storage API calls
• Presigned URL caching, speeding up file access
• Manual cache clearing available to ensure data freshness

Global CDN

• Static resources distributed through Cloudflare CDN
• Object storage comes with global acceleration
• Supports custom domains and CNAME

🛠️ Operations-friendly

Flexible Deployment Methods

Choose the deployment method that suits you best:

• Cloudflare Workers (Recommended): Zero server maintenance, global acceleration
• Docker: One-click deployment, suitable for self-hosted servers
• Node.js: Traditional deployment method, best compatibility

Data Backup and Recovery

Easy Backup

• One-click export all data (JSON format)
• Option to backup specific modules (e.g., only backup storage configurations)
• Data is readable, convenient for checking and editing

Flexible Recovery

• Upload backup file to restore
• Supports overwrite mode and merge mode
• Automatic data integrity verification before recovery

Scheduled Tasks (Docker/Node Environment)

Automate daily maintenance work:

• Regularly clean expired shared content
• Automatically clean uploaded temporary files
• Regular cache cleaning
• Supports custom task extensions

Tip

Scheduled tasks feature needs to be used in Docker or Node.js environment. For Cloudflare Workers environment, please use Cron Triggers.

System Settings

Adjust system behavior through visual interface:

• Upload Limits: Limit file size and type
• Proxy Signature: Enable hotlink protection
• Preview Settings: Configure file preview size limits
• Site Customization: Customize site name, announcements, footer

🌐 API and Integration

Complete REST API

All features provide API interfaces:

• Creation, query, update, deletion of text and files
• File system operations (list, upload, download, rename, etc.)
• Storage and mount configuration management
• Suitable for integration into automation tools and third-party applications

WebDAV Protocol

Standard WebDAV protocol, compatible with mainstream clients:

• Windows Explorer
• macOS Finder
• Cyberduck, WinSCP and other third-party tools
• Mobile file managers

Open Source and Extension

• Active Maintenance: Continuous updates, quick issue fixes
• Community Support: GitHub Issues and discussion areas
• Extensible: Supports secondary development and custom features

Next Steps

Ready to experience these features?

• Quick Start - 5-minute quick deployment
• Deployment Guide - Detailed deployment tutorial
• Storage Configuration - Connect your storage services
• API Documentation - Integrate into your application