create-gist

Create public or secret GitHub Gists from files or conversation content.

4|5|Updated Feb 20, 2026

Search Tags:#github #gist #code sharing #file handling #conversation extraction

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Luney-Industries/farty-bobo --skill create-gist

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-gist
Source: https://github.com/Luney-Industries/farty-bobo/tree/main/skills/create-gist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Luney-Industries/farty-bobo --skill create-gist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating GitHub Gists, making it easy to share code snippets, documents, or any text from your conversations with a simple command.

Core Features & Use Cases

Gist Creation: Generate a GitHub Gist directly from the current conversation or a specified file.
Public/Secret Gists: Option to create a public or secret Gist, ensuring privacy or wide distribution.
File Path or Conversation Content: Can take input from a file path or extract content from the conversation.

Quick Start

To create a Gist from the current conversation, simply use the command /create-gist. To create a Gist from a file, provide the file path with /create-gist <file_path>.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-gist

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a GitHub Gist from a file using the command line?▼

To create a GitHub Gist from a file, provide the file path using the command syntax `/create-gist <file_path>`. The Skill processes the specified file and generates a Gist with inferred syntax highlighting based on the file extension.

Can I make a secret GitHub Gist instead of a public one?▼

Yes, you can create a secret GitHub Gist. When generating the Gist from conversation content or files, the Skill provides options to select public visibility or keep the Gist secret for privacy.

Do I need GitHub CLI authentication to generate a Gist from conversation content?▼

Yes, GitHub CLI authentication is required to generate a Gist from conversation content. The Skill relies on the `gh` dependency to authenticate your account and handle both file-based and conversation-based content uploads.

How does file extension inference work when sharing code snippets as a Gist?▼

File extension inference ensures proper syntax highlighting by analyzing the provided file or generating a filename based on a ticket ID and summary. This allows the GitHub Gist to correctly format and display the code snippets.

What is the best way to share conversation text as a GitHub Gist?▼

The best way to share conversation text is using the `/create-gist` command without arguments. The Skill extracts the conversation content directly, generates an appropriate filename, and uploads it as a GitHub Gist.

Are there limitations when extracting large conversation content to a GitHub Gist?▼

The Skill handles conversation extraction and file-based content for GitHub Gists, but relies on the `gh` CLI for authentication and upload. Extremely large conversation content may face limitations based on GitHub's Gist size limits.