Creating Gists

Yist provides multiple convenient ways to create new Gists. This chapter details the various creation methods and their features.

Quick Access

1. Use the keyboard shortcut ⌘+N
2. Click the New button in the toolbar
3. Use the "New Gist from Pasteboard" option in the main menu

Creation Methods

Direct Input

1. Enter file name and content in the new Gist window
2. Yist automatically detects the programming language based on the file name and enables appropriate syntax highlighting
3. Toggle the Gist's privacy setting (Secret/Public) using the lock button in the top-right corner

Import Local Files

1. Drag and drop files from Finder to the window
2. Copy files and paste them in the new Gist window
3. Use the "Add File" button to select local files

Create from Clipboard

1. Copy code or text content
2. Use the "New Gist from Pasteboard" menu item to create directly

Important Notes

• Yist only supports text file uploads, binary files are not supported
• You can specify which Collection the Gist belongs to during creation
• Default privacy settings for new Gists can be configured in the settings

Saving Options

The toolbar provides two saving options when creating a Gist:

1. Save to GitHub: Directly synchronize to GitHub Gist service
2. Save Draft: Save locally only, with the option to sync later