pste.io is a monetized pastebin service that lets creators sell AI prompts, skills, agent configs, and any text artifact with a built-in paywall and instant unlock via Stripe.
What is pste.io?
pste.io is a web-based platform for selling digital text artifacts such as AI prompts, Claude/Codex skills, MCP server configs, and agent setups. Users paste their content, set a price (minimum $2.99) or make it free, publish, and share a URL. Buyers pay through Stripe and unlock the content instantly without needing an account. The service is provided by pste.io and offers both free and Pro tiers.
Key Features
- Built-in paywall — Every paste can be sold with a price set by the creator; buyers unlock via Stripe with no reader account required.
- Instant unlock — After payment, the buyer sees the content immediately, no waiting.
- Password protection — Pro users can protect pastes with a password.
- Custom storefront — Pro users get their own storefront at pste.io/@username.
- Analytics — Pro tier includes full analytics on paste views and purchases.
- Custom URLs — Pro users can set custom URLs for their pastes.
- Low fees — Free tier charges 8% platform fee per unlock; Pro tier reduces to 2% (plus Stripe processing of 2.9% + $0.30 per unlock).
Who is it for?
- AI prompt sellers — Monetize custom ChatGPT, Claude, or Codex prompts and sell them to other users.
- Developer tool creators — Sell MCP server configurations, agent setups, or system prompts for AI assistants.
- Educators and writers — Offer guides, tutorials, or paid articles with a simple paywall.
What can you do with pste.io?
- Sell a Claude skill: Paste your skill configuration, set a price, and share the link on social media — buyers unlock it instantly.
- Sell custom GPT instructions: Publish your own GPT instructions for use with ChatGPT, earning from each download.
- Sell MCP server configs: Offer ready-to-use MCP server configurations that developers can import and use.
- Sell prompt packs: Bundle multiple prompts for a specific use case and sell as a single paste.
How does pste.io work?
- Paste your text artifact (skill, prompt, config, etc.) into the editor.
- Set a price (minimum $2.99) or leave it free.
- Hit publish to generate a shareable URL.
- Share the URL — buyers pay via Stripe and instantly see the content.
Pricing
pste.io operates on a freemium model. Free tier allows unlimited pastes with an 8% platform fee per unlock. Pro tier costs from $12.42/month and includes a personal storefront, reduced 2% fee, custom URLs, password protection, and analytics. Additionally, Stripe processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per unlock are applied.
FAQ
Is pste.io free to use?
Yes, you can start for free. Free users can publish unlimited pastes and sell them, but pste.io takes an 8% platform fee on each sale. Pro subscription removes this fee and adds extra features.
Can I sell AI prompts on pste.io?
Yes, the platform is specifically designed for selling AI skills, prompts, agent configs, and similar text artifacts. You can sell Claude skills, Codex skills, custom GPT instructions, MCP server configs, and more.
How do buyers access purchased content?
After paying via Stripe, buyers see the content instantly — no account creation, no login required. The content is displayed directly on the page.
What payment fees apply?
Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per unlock. On top of that, pste.io's platform fee is 8% for free users and 2% for Pro users. All fees are transparently shown in the earnings dashboard.
