GH-GIST-RENAME(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-GIST-RENAME(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-gist-rename - Rename a file in a gist

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh gist rename {<id> | <url>} <old-filename> <new-filename> \[flags]**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

Rename a file in the given gist ID / URL.

# [EXIT CODES](#EXIT_CODES)

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

[**gh-gist(1)**](/man/os/gh/gh-gist.1)

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-gist-rename(1) from gh 2.102.0-r2 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli