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Overview

Paperclip supports three deployment configurations, from zero-friction local use to login-protected private and public deployments. Use this section when you need to choose a mode, understand the sto…

Deployment Overview

Paperclip supports three deployment configurations, from zero-friction local use to login-protected private and public deployments.

Use this section when you need to choose a mode, understand the storage and secrets defaults, or move from local development into a more durable setup.

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Deployment Modes

| Mode | Auth | Best For | |---|---|---| | localtrusted | No login required | Single-operator local machine | | authenticated + private | Login required | Private network (Tailscale, VPN, LAN) | | authenticated + public | Login required | Internet-facing cloud deployment |

Quick Comparison

Local Trusted

Loopback-only host binding (localhost) No human login flow Fastest local startup Best for solo development and experimentation

Authenticated + Private