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Connect Gist

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

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.

gist.github.com/ ↗

API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

Connectable today
  1. 1
    Sign in to Gist
    Open https://gist.github.com/ and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Gist dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Gist usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Gist, and paste the API key into the Personal Access Token field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

Personal Access Token

A personal access token generated from GitHub with the 'gist' scope enabled.

required · secret
Gist website ↗

Gist connection FAQ

How do I connect Gist to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Gist, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Gist, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Gist?

You need Personal Access Token from your Gist account. A personal access token generated from GitHub with the 'gist' scope enabled.

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