GitHub Gists
GitHub Gists are used to share code or configuration without the need of a git project.
SPC g g b to create a Gist from the current buffer.
Prompt for GitHub account details
The first time using GitHub from Spacemacs you will be prompted for your GitHub username & password. If you have already used GitHub from Spacemacs, then your account details will have been saved so you do not need to enter them each time.
Listing your Gists
SPC g g l will display a buffer listing all Gists for your account.
Use the following commands in the Gist list buffer.
| Normal | Description |
|---|---|
RET |
open gist |
f |
open gist in another buffer |
K |
delete current gist |
o |
open gist in your web browser |
g |
reload gist list |
e |
edit the gist description |
y |
copy gist URL |
* |
star (favorite) a gist (shows only on GitHub) |
^ |
remove star from gist |
f |
fork gist on GitHub |
+ |
add file to current gist |
- |
remove a file from current gist |
Updating a Gist
SPC g g l to show the list of gists.
RET opens the gist in Spacemacs and make changes.
SPC f s prompts to save a local copy of the file, saving there and creating a new version on gist.github.com.
Gists created from a buffer are not updated
Creating a Gist from a buffer has no direct link between that buffer and the Gist. Any changes to the buffer is not updated.
Once the gist is created, delete the original file and open the Gist (as described above). Then changes to the file will be saved
Creating Gists from files with dird
If you open a dired buffer you can make gists from marked files, m, by pressing @. This will make a public gist out of marked files (or if you use with a prefix, it will make private gists)
