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gist for Mac

Command-line utility for uploading Gists

Quick answer: gist is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gist. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gist is

gist is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line utility for uploading Gists.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install gist

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install gist.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gist on Mac?

Run brew install gist in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is gist open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gist run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is gist?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6096 in this catalogue.

What version of gist is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.1.0.