lesma
Simple paste app friendly with browser and command line.
Developed outside the platforms our data source measures, so there is no activity history to score. This says nothing about the project — many unrated projects are actively maintained.
Activity data
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| Stars | not measured |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 1.3.2 · 21 Jan 2026 |
| Repo updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Rust, Docker |
Is lesma actively maintained?
We cannot measure this one. lesma is developed outside the platforms our data source collects activity from, and its repository lives at gitlab.com — so there is no commit history or release cadence here to score.
Read that as missing data, not as a warning. Several of the best-maintained projects in this catalogue are unrated for exactly this reason. To judge it, open the repository and look at the date of the most recent commit yourself.
What lesma actually does
Lesma is a self-hosted pastebin service designed to store and share text snippets. It provides interfaces for both web browsers and command-line tools to upload and retrieve content. The application is built using Rust and packaged via Docker.
Best fit: This is suitable for individuals or teams looking for a lightweight, self-hosted text sharing utility that integrates with shell scripts and terminals.
Worth knowing: With very low repository activity and an unrated maintenance status, you may encounter unresolved bugs or lack timely updates. It also competes in a crowded category with much more mature alternatives.
Deployment notes
As a containerised Rust application, you will typically need to run it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination. Depending on how persistence is configured, you may also need to attach a volume for data storage.
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