github-gist

Publish files or stdin content as public or secret GitHub Gists.

345|52|Updated Oct 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills --skill github-gist-glebis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-gist
Source: https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills/tree/main/github-gist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills --skill github-gist-glebis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Publish files or Obsidian notes as GitHub Gists to share code snippets and notes quickly, enabling easy public or private distribution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Publish local files as GitHub Gists with optional public/private visibility.
  • Override the gist filename and add a description to improve discoverability.
  • Supports reading from stdin to publish ephemeral content or quick notes.

Quick Start

Publish a local file as a GitHub Gist using the published script to share content instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-gist

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I publish local files as GitHub Gists for quick sharing?

You can publish local files as GitHub Gists by running a script that validates file paths and uploads the content. The script returns the resulting gist URL or error details, enabling quick sharing of code snippets and notes.

Can I create a secret GitHub Gist from stdin text?

Yes, you can create a secret GitHub Gist from stdin text. The functionality supports reading from stdin to publish ephemeral content or quick notes, allowing you to pipe text directly into a new public or secret gist.

Does this method support overriding the filename and adding a description to a GitHub Gist?

Yes, this method supports overriding the gist filename and adding a description. These features help improve the discoverability and organization of your shared code snippets and notes on GitHub.

Do I need the requests library to publish code snippets as GitHub Gists?

Yes, you need the requests library installed to publish code snippets as GitHub Gists. This dependency is required by the script to handle the HTTP requests for uploading your files and creating the gists.

What is the best way to share Obsidian notes quickly using a GitHub Gist?

The best way to share Obsidian notes quickly using a GitHub Gist is to publish the local note files directly. You can specify public or private visibility and add a description to improve discoverability before receiving the shareable URL.