Codepit

Help Center

Last updated: September 4, 2025

Welcome to the Codepit Help Center! Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions and guidance on using our code snippet sharing platform effectively.

Quick Start: Create an account using OAuth (e.g., GitHub or Google), then share your first code snippet in under a minute!

Getting Started

Creating Your Account

Sign Up Process

  1. Click "Sign In" in the top navigation
  2. Choose either GitHub or Google OAuth
  3. Authorize Codepit to access your basic profile information
  4. Complete your profile setup

Profile Setup

  • Your profile information is automatically populated from your OAuth provider
  • You can customize your display name and bio in Settings
  • Profile pictures are synced from your GitHub or Google account

Understanding Visibility

Public vs Private Snippets

  • Public snippets are visible to everyone and appear in search results
  • Private snippets are only visible to you
  • You can change visibility at any time from the snippet editor

Creating and Managing Snippets

Creating Your First Snippet

  1. Click the 'Create Snippet' button in the navigation
  2. Choose your programming language from 35+ supported options
  3. Add your code in the Monaco Editor (VS Code-like experience)
  4. Write a descriptive title and optional description
  5. Add relevant tags to help others discover your snippet
  6. Choose public or private visibility
  7. Click 'Save' to publish your snippet

Supported Languages

Codepit supports over 35 programming languages including:

Web Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS/Sass, JSON, XML, YAML Backend Languages: Python, Java, C#, PHP, Ruby, Go, Rust, Kotlin, Scala System Languages: C, C++, Swift, Dart Shell & Config: Bash, Shell, Dockerfile, SQL And many more!

Using the Code Editor

Our Monaco Editor provides a familiar editing experience with:

  • Syntax highlighting for all supported languages
  • Multiple themes (light/dark)
  • Useful keyboard shortcuts

Collections and Organization

Creating Collections

Collections help organize related snippets:

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Click "Create Collection"
  3. Add a title and description
  4. Choose visibility (public/private)
  5. Add snippets using the "Add Snippet" button (drag-and-drop coming soon)

Tagging System

Tags help categorize and discover snippets:

Tag Categories:

  • General: Basic categorization (utility, helper, example)
  • Framework: React, Vue, Angular, Express, Django
  • Language: JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.
  • Concept: Algorithm, pattern, authentication, database
  • Difficulty: Beginner, intermediate, advanced

Pro Tip: Use 2-5 relevant tags per snippet for optimal discoverability without spam.

Social Features

Likes

Like snippets that are helpful or well-written to surface useful content. (Comments, forks, and following are planned.)

Search and Discovery

Finding Snippets

Search Features:

  • Text search: Search in titles, descriptions, and code content
  • Language filters: Filter by specific programming languages
  • Tag filters: Find snippets with specific tags
  • User search: Find snippets by specific authors

Advanced Search Tips:

  • Use quotes for exact phrases: "async function"
  • Combine multiple tags: react + typescript + hooks
  • Search by author: author:username

Explore Page

The Explore page showcases:

  • Trending: Most liked/viewed snippets this week
  • Recent: Latest public snippets from the community
  • Popular: All-time most popular snippets
  • Categories: Browse by language or framework

Account Settings

Privacy Settings

Control your privacy:

  • Profile visibility: Make your profile public or private
  • Activity visibility: Show/hide your likes and follows
  • Email preferences: Choose which notifications to receive
  • Data export: Download all your snippets and data

Managing Your Content

Snippet Management:

  • Edit existing snippets anytime
  • Change visibility from public to private or vice versa
  • Delete snippets (this cannot be undone)
  • View analytics for your public snippets

Collection Management:

  • Reorganize snippets within collections
  • Change collection visibility settings
  • Rename or delete collections
  • Share collection links with others

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Problems

  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Try incognito/private browsing mode
  • Ensure your OAuth provider account is accessible
  • Contact support if issues persist

Editor Not Loading

  • Check your internet connection
  • Disable browser extensions temporarily
  • Try a different browser
  • Clear browser cache

Snippet Not Saving

  • Check for syntax errors in your code
  • Ensure you have a valid title
  • Try refreshing the page and trying again
  • Contact support with error details

Performance Issues

If the platform feels slow:

  • Check your internet connection speed
  • Try closing other browser tabs
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Use the latest version of your browser

Security Note: Never share sensitive information like API keys, passwords, or personal data in public snippets.

Best Practices

Writing Quality Snippets

Code Quality:

  • Write clean, readable code with proper formatting
  • Add comments explaining complex logic
  • Use meaningful variable and function names
  • Follow language-specific best practices
  • Test your code before sharing

Documentation:

  • Write clear titles that describe the snippet's purpose
  • Add helpful descriptions explaining what the code does
  • Include usage examples when appropriate
  • Mention any dependencies or requirements

Community Guidelines

Be Respectful:

  • Provide constructive feedback in comments
  • Give credit when forking or building upon others' work
  • Report inappropriate content or behavior
  • Help newcomers learn and improve

Share Quality Content:

  • Focus on useful, educational snippets
  • Avoid sharing broken or malicious code
  • Keep snippets focused on a single concept
  • Update your snippets when you find improvements

API and Integrations

Planned Features

We're working on exciting integrations:

  • VS Code Extension: Import/export snippets directly from your IDE
  • CLI Tool: Manage snippets from your terminal
  • API Access: Programmatic access to your snippets
  • Webhook Integration: Connect with your development workflow

Export Options

Currently available:

  • Collection Export: Export a collection as JSON or Markdown (from the collection page)

Getting Help

Contact Support

Need additional help? We're here for you:

Contact Information
Email: hello@jiordiviera.me
Company: Codepit Platform
Location: Cameroon

Community Resources

  • GitHub Discussions: Connect with other users and share feedback
  • Feature Requests: Suggest new features or improvements
  • Bug Reports: Help us improve by reporting issues

Response Times

  • Technical Issues: Typically within 24–48 hours
  • Security Concerns: Prioritized

Thank you for using Codepit! We're constantly working to improve the platform. Your feedback and suggestions help us build better tools for the developer community.