Use Gist from Claude
Add the Gist connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorGist
Gist integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Gist connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDeveloper Tools & IT
Use Gist from Codex
Add the Gist connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use Gist from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Developer Tools & IT
What the Gist connector can do
GitHub Gist is a service provided by GitHub that allows users to share code snippets, notes, and other text-based content. It supports both public and private gists, enabling easy sharing and collaboration.
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Gist once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Check Gist Star
Check if the authenticated user has starred a specific gist. Returns True if the gist is starred, False if not starred or if the gist doesn't exist. This is a read-only, idempotent operation that requires authentication but no special permissions.
- Create Gist
Tool to create a new gist with one or more files. Use when you need to create a code snippet or text file to share. Note: Do not name your files 'gistfile' with a numerical suffix.
- Create Gist Comment
Tool to create a comment on a gist. Use when you need to add a comment to an existing gist.
- Delete Gist
Tool to delete a gist. Use when you have a gist_id and want to permanently remove that gist. Example prompt: "Delete gist 'aa5a315d61ae9438b18d'".
- Delete Gist Comment
Tool to delete a comment on a gist. Use when you have both the gist_id and comment_id and want to remove that comment. Example prompt: "Delete comment 42 from gist 'aa5a315d61ae9438b18d'".
Connection
API and auth details
GitHub Gist is exposed through GitHub REST API endpoints for listing, creating, updating, deleting, starring, forking, and commenting on gists. Integrations can automate public or secret snippet workflows, retrieve gist files and revisions, manage comments, and use GitHub token authentication with the scopes granted to the connected account.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- API key
- API reference
- https://docs.github.com/en/rest/gists
- Official site
- https://gist.github.com/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Gist
Can Claude use Gist?
Yes. Add a Gist connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Gist through Type?
Yes. Add a Gist connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Gist MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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