gist
Create and manage GitHub Gists from the command line
TLDR
Create a gist from file
$ gist [file]
Create public gist$ gist -p [file]
Create from stdin$ echo "[content]" | gist
Create with description$ gist -d "[description]" [file]
List your gists$ gist -l
Update existing gist$ gist -u [gist_id] [file]
Copy URL to clipboard$ gist -c [file]
Open in browser$ gist -o [file]
SYNOPSIS
gist [options] [files...]
DESCRIPTION
gist creates and manages GitHub Gists from the command line. Gists provide a lightweight way to share code snippets, notes, and small files without creating a full repository. Each gist supports multiple files, syntax highlighting, version control, forking, and commenting.
The tool requires authentication through a GitHub personal access token. Gists are private by default unless created with the -p flag. It integrates with the system clipboard and browser for streamlined workflows.
PARAMETERS
-p, --public
Make public (default private).-d, --description text
Gist description.-l, --list [user]
List gists.-u, --update id
Update existing gist.-c, --copy
Copy URL to clipboard.-o, --open
Open in browser.-f, --filename name
Set filename.
CONFIGURATION
~/.gist
Stores the GitHub personal access token for authentication.GITHUB_TOKEN
Environment variable alternative for authentication token.