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Gistpad MCP

GistPad MCP is a Node.js-based server for managing personal knowledge, daily notes, and reusable prompts via GitHub Gists. It works with the VS Code extension and the GistPad.dev website, supporting access to and editing of Gists from any MCP-compatible AI product.
2.5 points
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What is GistPad MCP?

GistPad MCP is a server that connects your GitHub Gists (code snippets, notes, and markdown files) with AI assistants such as GitHub Copilot and Claude. It enables you to manage your personal knowledge base through natural language commands.

How to use GistPad MCP?

After setting up with a GitHub token, you can ask your AI assistant to create/edit gists, manage daily notes, organize prompts, and collaborate through comments - all using everyday language.

Ideal Use Cases

Perfect for developers, writers, and researchers who want to: (1) Maintain a searchable knowledge base (2) Manage reusable AI prompts (3) Keep organized daily notes (4) Share code snippets collaboratively

Key Features

Gist ManagementFull CRUD operations for GitHub Gists, including listing, creating, updating, and archiving.
Daily Notes SystemAutomated daily note creation and management with todo tracking capabilities.
Prompt LibraryStore and manage reusable AI prompts with parameter support ({{variables}}).
Collaboration ToolsCommenting system and sharing capabilities for team collaboration.

Pros and Cons

Advantages
Seamless GitHub integration using existing Gists infrastructure
Natural language interface lowers technical barriers
Cross-platform accessibility through VS Code and web
Prompts and notes stay synced across all devices
Limitations
Requires a GitHub account and personal access token
Free GitHub accounts have gist limits (3000 private gists)
Currently optimized for markdown/text content

Setup Guide

Get GitHub Token
Create a personal access token on GitHub with only the 'gist' scope enabled.
Install Server
Click the VS Code install badge or manually configure your MCP client.
Start Using
Restart your client and start interacting with your gists through natural language commands.

Usage Scenarios

Knowledge ManagementMaintain a personal wiki of code snippets and reference materials
Daily ProductivityTrack daily tasks and notes automatically
Team CollaborationShare and discuss code snippets with colleagues

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data private?
Can I use existing gists?
What happens if I hit GitHub's rate limits?

Additional Resources

VS Code Extension
Official extension for visual editing of gists
Web Portal
Browser-based access to your gist collection
GitHub Gist Docs
Official documentation about GitHub Gists
Installation
Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
     "mcpServers": {
       "gistpad": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["-y", "gistpad-mcp"],
         "env": {
           "GITHUB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_PAT>"
         }
       }
     }
   }
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.
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