gist

Name: gist
Availability: InStock
Author: tomholford

Publish conversation outputs as secret GitHub gists via gh gist CLI.

6|3|Updated Sep 13, 2017

Search Tags:#automation #github #sharing #gist #secret #outputs

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles --skill gist

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gist
Source: https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/gist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomholford/dotfiles --skill gist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Publish the most recent substantial output or analysis from a conversation as a secret GitHub gist.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create secret GitHub gists from chat outputs or analyses.
Attach a description to provide context for the gist.
Return the gist URL for easy sharing and traceability.
Use Case: Share a critical snippet securely with teammates without exposing public data.

Quick Start

Provide the latest output you want to publish and request a secret gist to be created.

Frequently Asked Questions about gist

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a secret GitHub Gist from chat outputs?▼

To create a secret GitHub Gist, the skill extracts the most recent substantial output from your conversation, writes it to a temporary file, and uses the gh gist CLI to publish it privately. It returns the resulting secret gist URL for sharing.

Do I need the gh CLI installed to publish outputs as secret GitHub Gists?▼

Yes, the gh gist CLI is required to publish outputs as secret GitHub Gists. The skill uses the GitHub CLI tool to write your conversation output to a temporary file and upload it to GitHub as a secret gist.

Can I attach a description when sharing code as a secret GitHub Gist?▼

Yes, you can attach a description when sharing code as a secret GitHub Gist. Providing a description is supported to give your teammates context for the generated snippet or analysis before the skill returns the final gist URL.

What is the best way to securely share generated code snippets with teammates?▼

The best way to securely share generated code snippets is to publish them as a secret GitHub Gist. This ensures your analysis remains private and accessible only via the returned URL, preventing public data exposure across projects and workflows.

What types of conversation outputs can be published as a secret GitHub Gist?▼

Any generated code, notes, or analysis results from a conversation can be published as a secret GitHub Gist. The skill targets the most recent substantial output in the chat and writes it to a temporary file for secure sharing.

Why use a secret Gist instead of a public Gist for sharing conversation analyses?▼

Using a secret Gist instead of a public Gist ensures your conversation analyses remain unindexed and private. This prevents exposing sensitive data while still allowing you to share the resulting URL securely with specific teammates.