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Code Share

Share code snippets online with syntax highlighting and short URLs.

Why Use Code Share?

Copy-pasting code into Slack or Discord usually mangles indentation, breaks long lines, and strips syntax highlighting — making the snippet hard for a reviewer to read. Code Share fixes that: you paste once, get a permanent or time-boxed URL, and anyone you send it to sees the code with proper formatting and language-aware highlighting. It's the fastest way to get a second set of eyes on a bug, share a failing test case with support, or drop a snippet into a GitHub issue without creating a throwaway gist.

How to Use Code Share

  1. Paste or type your code into the editor.
  2. Select the programming language and optionally add a title and expiry time.
  3. Click 'Share Code' to generate a unique shareable link.
  4. Copy the link and share it with anyone — they'll see your code with syntax highlighting.

Worked Examples

Sharing a failing test case

Input
function sum(a, b) {
  return a + b;
}

console.log(sum('1', 2)); // '12', should be 3
Output
A shareable URL like https://www.devpik.com/p/Xy9a2k — with JavaScript syntax highlighting, line numbers, and copy button visible to anyone who opens it.

Use this when filing a bug or asking for help on forums.

Code review over a call

Input
SELECT u.id, u.email, COUNT(o.id) AS orders
FROM users u LEFT JOIN orders o
  ON o.user_id = u.id
GROUP BY u.id
Output
Link rendered with SQL keyword highlighting — reviewer can read it in the browser and copy it into their own editor with a single click.

Short-lived snippet for a screen share

Input
// 24-hour expiry, language: TypeScript
export const API_URL = process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL!;
Output
Snippet URL that auto-deletes after 24h. Good for ephemeral sharing like pair programming sessions.

About Code Share

Code Share is a simple, fast way to share code snippets with anyone. Paste your code, choose a language, and get a shareable link instantly. Your snippet is stored securely and can be set to expire after a chosen duration. Perfect for sharing code during pair programming, code reviews, bug reports, or quick collaborations.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

The shared link shows "Not found" or "Expired"

Snippets set with an expiry are removed after the chosen duration. If you need a permanent link, re-create the snippet and leave expiry as default. If the snippet was never created successfully (network drop while submitting), there will be no database row — just paste the code again.

Indentation looks wrong in the rendered snippet

Mixed tabs and spaces are preserved exactly as pasted. If your source file uses tabs, the display width depends on the viewer's browser tab-width setting. For reliable display, normalize indentation to spaces before pasting (most editors can do this with a single command).

Syntax highlighting is missing or wrong

The language is inferred from the selector you pick, not from the code contents. If you paste TypeScript but leave the language as "Plain text", highlighting will be disabled. Re-create the snippet with the correct language selected to get proper colorization.

Paste exceeds the size limit

Individual snippets are capped at 100KB. For larger files, split them into logical sections (one snippet per file or per function) and share multiple links, or use a dedicated gist/paste service designed for large uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are shared code snippets stored?

By default, snippets are stored indefinitely. You can optionally set an expiry time of 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days when creating a snippet.

Is there a size limit for code snippets?

Snippets can be up to 100KB in size, which is more than enough for most code sharing needs.

Can I edit a shared snippet after creating it?

No, shared snippets are immutable once created. You can create a new snippet with the updated code. Immutability keeps shared links consistent — anyone who bookmarks or embeds the URL always sees exactly what was originally shared.

Which programming languages are supported for syntax highlighting?

Code Share supports the most common web and systems languages — JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, C/C++, C#, PHP, Ruby, SQL, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Bash, and Markdown among others. If your language isn't listed, select 'Plain text' and the snippet will still render without highlighting.

Are the snippets private or indexable by search engines?

Snippet pages are unlisted — they're not linked from the DevPik sitemap and not crawled by search engines. However, anyone with the short URL can view the content, so don't share secrets, API keys, or private customer data through Code Share. Use a proper secret-sharing tool for that.

Can I embed a shared snippet into my site or a Slack message?

Yes — paste the short URL into Slack, Discord, or most rich-text platforms and it will unfurl into a clickable link. For embeds on a webpage, load the URL in an iframe. The snippet page includes OpenGraph metadata, so link previews render cleanly.

How is Code Share different from a regular paste site?

Code Share is integrated with DevPik's other developer tools — you can format JSON, validate regex, or convert markdown and then drop the result straight into a shareable snippet. It's optimized for quick, in-flow sharing rather than long-term code hosting.

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