Step-by-Step Guide to Installing OpenGist on Ubuntu 25.10

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OpenGist is a lightweight self-hosted pastebin and gist alternative. It allows you to manage, share, and organize code snippets easily via a browser-based interface or API. It’s perfect for developers who prefer to host their own snippet-sharing service.

Update System Packages

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Before starting, update your Ubuntu 25.10 system to ensure all packages are up to date:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Download the Latest OpenGist Release

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Use wget to download the latest version (as of now v1.9.0) of OpenGist:

wget https://github.com/thomiceli/opengist/releases/download/v1.9.0/opengist1.9.0-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Extract the Archive

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Extract the downloaded tarball using the command below:

tar -xzvf opengist1.9.0-linux-amd64.tar.gz

This will extract the OpenGist binary to the current directory.

Move Binary to /usr/local/bin

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Move the binary to a global path for easier access:

mv opengist/opengist /usr/local/bin/

Make It Executable

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Ensure the binary is executable:

chmod +x /usr/local/bin/opengist

Run OpenGist

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Now you can start OpenGist using:

opengist

By default, OpenGist will start on port 6157.

Access the Web Interface

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Open your browser and navigate to:

http://your_server_ip:6157

Replace your_server_ip with your actual server IP address.

Once accessed, you’ll see the OpenGist web interface.

Register a New User

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Click on Register to create a new user account. Enter your preferred username, email address, and password.

Log In to OpenGist

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After registering, log in using your new credentials.

Manage and Share Snippets

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Now you can create, edit, and share code snippets or text documents directly from your web browser.

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed OpenGist v1.9.0 on Ubuntu 25.10.