RetroPaste

Overview

A modern code sharing platform that resurrects the classic Pastebin aesthetic with retro terminal vibes, complete with CRT effects, phosphor glow, 8-bit sounds, and AI-powered code analysis.

Core Features

Authentic Retro UI

• CRT screen effects with scan lines and phosphor glow
• VHS noise texture overlay for authentic feel
• 8-bit sound effects using Web Audio API
• Matrix rain and glitch effects on hover
• 3D perspective grid background

AI Code Analysis

• Automatic vulnerability detection (SQL injection, XSS, hardcoded credentials)
• Performance suggestions and code quality scoring
• Syntax error detection with real-time highlighting
• Language-specific issue detection for 100+ languages

Ephemeral Pastes

• Self-destructing snippets with time-based expiration (10min to never)
• View-based expiration (1-1000 views before auto-deletion)
• Privacy options: public, unlisted, or private visibility

Advanced Features

Code Playground

Run JavaScript/TypeScript code directly in browser with instant feedback

Collaboration

• Real-time collaborative editing with permissions (view/edit/edit-together)
• Live chat assistant for AI-powered code help and explanations

Integrations

• QR Code Generator for easy mobile sharing
• GitHub Gist Integration for import/export
• Embed Widget with customizable themes for websites

Statistics Dashboard

• View counts and analytics
• Lines of code tracking
• Usage patterns and insights

Performance

• Lightning fast with optimized caching and debouncing
• 60% fewer API calls through smart request management
• 90+ Lighthouse score for performance
• Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + Custom CSS
• Animations: Framer Motion
• Editor: Monaco Editor (100+ languages)
• Database: MongoDB + Mongoose
• Auth: JWT + bcrypt
• AI: OpenAI/Claude ready

Visual Effects

| Effect | Description | |--------|-------------| | CRT Scan Lines | Authentic terminal look | | Phosphor Glow | Green text glow effect | | VHS Noise | Static texture overlay | | Glitch Effects | Text glitch on hover | | Neon Pulse | Pulsing text glow | | Boot Sequence | Terminal startup animation |

Sound Effects

• Click: 800Hz square wave
• Hover: 600Hz sine wave
• Success: Ascending tones
• Error: Descending tones