Gist ID
RequiredTextThe hash at the end of the gist's URL.
This input offers a picker for gist from your connected account. You can also supply its value directly.
Example value (replace with your own):
aa5a315d61ae9438b18d
In this guide
Delete a Gist Comment
Remove a comment from a gist.
What this action does #
First, connect GitHub in Services. Then open Actions → + → GitHub and choose Delete a Gist Comment.
What a run does
Running or testing this action deletes or removes something in your connected service.
More about this action
Permanent, with no undo. Answers 204 with no body.
Inputs to fill in #
Open an input to choose its value. Keep a fixed value with Text, receive it from Shortcuts, ask when the action runs, or use an Earlier Step. Read how input sources work.
Comment ID
RequiredWhole numberFrom a comment's permalink on the gist, after #gistcomment-.
This input offers a picker for comment from your connected account. You can also supply its value directly.
Example value (replace with your own):
5212400
What comes back #
The app does not declare selectable response fields for this action. A successful operation may return no content. Inspect the run in Logs to see the service’s response.
Run it from Shortcuts #
- Give the action a recognizable name and tap Save.
- In Apple Shortcuts, add Shortcutify’s Execute Action and select the saved action.
- Supply any Param or File slots you bound in the inputs, then run the shortcut.
If the result is unexpected, open Logs in Shortcutify, select the run, and inspect this step’s inputs and response.
Advanced reference #
Request, permissions, and identifiers
Request: DELETE https://api.github.com/gists/{gist_id}/comments/{comment_id}
Action identifier: github.gists.comments.delete.v1
Permissions declared for this action: gists:write. The account’s own access rules also apply.
| Input | Request key | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gist ID | gist_id | path |
| Comment ID | comment_id | path |