20 available actions

What your AI agent can do in Gist

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. This page lists every available action. Your agent only receives the actions and permissions required for the role you approve.

Common starting points

Check Gist StarCheck if the authenticated user has starred a specific gist.
Get GistTool to retrieve a specific gist by its ID.
Create GistTool to create a new gist with one or more files.
Create Gist CommentTool to create a comment on a gist.
Update GistTool to update a gist's description and files.
Update Gist CommentTool to update a Gist comment.

Browse all 20 actions by capability

Open a capability to see every supported action and its description.

Find & reviewLook up and review existing recordsView 11 actionsHide actions

Check Gist StarCheck if the authenticated user has starred a specific gist.
Get GistTool to retrieve a specific gist by its ID.
Get Gist CommentTool to get a specific comment on a gist.
Get Gist RevisionTool to retrieve a specific gist revision.
List Gist CommentsTool to list comments on a gist.
List Gist CommitsTool to list the commit history of a gist.
List Gist ForksTool to list forks of a gist.
List GistsTool to list the authenticated user's gists or all public gists if called anonymously.
List Public GistsTool to list public gists sorted by most recently updated.
List Starred GistsTool to list the authenticated user's starred gists.
List User GistsTool to list public gists for a specified GitHub user.

Create & communicateCreate records or send supported messagesView 2 actionsHide actions

Create GistTool to create a new gist with one or more files.
Create Gist CommentTool to create a comment on a gist.

Update & manageChange and manage existing recordsView 2 actionsHide actions

Update GistTool to update a gist's description and files.
Update Gist CommentTool to update a Gist comment.

Remove & cancelRemove records or cancel supported workView 2 actionsHide actions

Delete GistTool to delete a gist.
Delete Gist CommentTool to delete a comment on a gist.

Other actionsSpecialist and administrative actions.View 3 actionsHide actions

Fork GistTool to fork a gist.
Star a GistStar a GitHub gist.
Unstar a GistUnstar a GitHub gist.

Connection record

A connection you can control.

Sign-in: Customer-managed key
Setup: Use a key you create and control. It is stored securely and limited to the work agreed for the role.
Boundaries: Only the approved role and actions.
Off switch: Revoke the connection from your account.

FAQ

Before you connect Gist

How does the agent connect to Gist?

With a key you create and control. It is stored securely, permissions are limited to what the agent needs, and you can revoke it at any time.

What can the agent actually do in Gist?

The page above lists the 20 actions currently available through the Gist connection. The role determines which of those actions the agent may use, and write access is only enabled when the workflow needs it.

Is Gist included in my plan?

Connections are priced per tool on top of the base plan. Some are included and some are premium. See pricing for how connection charges work.

How long until Gist is ready?

Timing depends on the sign-in method, permissions and workflow being connected. We confirm the scope and setup plan before enabling the connection.

Bring the workflow together

Ready to put Gist to work?

Start with the responsibility you want off your plate. We’ll map the connection and the boundaries around it.

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