Rustpad, a self-hosted online collaborative text editor

In plain words

Rustpad is a self-hosted collaborative text editor built for developers. It allows multiple users to edit text documents simultaneously in a shared online environment. The tool is designed for teams or individuals who want to run their own instance rather than rely on third-party services. Rustpad is open-source and available on GitHub, making it suitable for developers seeking a privacy-focused, customizable alternative to cloud-based collaborative editors.

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