Getting Started with CodeStash

Welcome to CodeStash — your go-to platform for sharing and discovering code snippets that actually work. Whether you want to quickly save a solution, search for inspiration, or build your personal snippet library, CodeStash is built for you.

Quick Start

  1. Create an account: Sign up here to start sharing and saving snippets.
  2. Browse or search: Use Browse to discover code snippets by language, tags, or keywords.
  3. Share a snippet: Click Share a Snippet and use the rich editor to format your code, add explanations, and tag it for easy discovery.
  4. Organize: Tag your favorite snippets for easy discoverability. More collaboration features coming soon!

Editor Features

Beautiful Code Blocks

Use code blocks for syntax highlighting. Supports 40+ languages including JavaScript, Python, C#, SQL, and more.

Rich Formatting

Headings, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, horizontal lines, and alignment for clear documentation.

Organized Lists

Bulleted and numbered lists for steps, explanations, and checklists.

Links & References

Add links to documentation, articles, or related snippets for deeper learning.

Find & Replace

Quickly search and replace text in your snippets for rapid editing.

Undo/Redo

Never lose your progress with multi-step undo and redo.

Community & Collaboration

  • Like, comment, and bookmark snippets you find useful. (Coming soon...)
  • Follow other developers to keep up with their latest code. (Coming soon...)
  • Privacy controls: Choose which snippets are public or private.

Privacy & Security

  • Your email and private code are never shared without your consent.
  • Control your profile visibility settings from your settings page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I format code blocks?
A: Click the Code Block button in the editor toolbar, or wrap your code with triple backticks and specify the language (e.g. ```javascript).
Q: What programming languages are supported?
A: 40+ languages including JavaScript, Python, C#, TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, Java, Go, Rust, and more.
Q: Can I keep my snippets private?
A: Yes! You can choose to make each snippet public or private at creation or when editing.
Q: How do I report inappropriate or broken code?
A: You can reach out to us via the Contact page.
Q: How do I reset my password?
A: Go to Forgot Password and follow the instructions sent to your email.
Q: Can I organize snippets into collections or use tags?
A: Yes! Use tags for organization, and collections are coming soon.
Q: Is CodeStash free?
A: Yes, CodeStash is free to use. Premium features may be available in the future.