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

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-gist - Manage gists

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh gist <command> \[flags]**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

Work with GitHub gists.

# [AVAILABLE COMMANDS](#AVAILABLE_COMMANDS)

[**gh-gist-clone(1)**](#gh_gist_clone%281%29)

Clone a gist locally

[**gh-gist-create(1)**](#gh_gist_create%281%29)

Create a new gist

[**gh-gist-delete(1)**](#gh_gist_delete%281%29)

Delete a gist

[**gh-gist-edit(1)**](#gh_gist_edit%281%29)

Edit one of your gists

[**gh-gist-list(1)**](#gh_gist_list%281%29)

List your gists

[**gh-gist-rename(1)**](#gh_gist_rename%281%29)

Rename a file in a gist

[**gh-gist-view(1)**](#gh_gist_view%281%29)

View a gist

# [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(1)**](/man/os/gh/gh.1)

Oct 2026

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