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Date Published
Author
PJ Hyett
Word count
170
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Gist.github.com now appends the gist name to the end of its raw URL, simplifying the process of serving Greasemonkey or Greasekit scripts directly from the platform. This update allows users to write and install scripts quickly, though they should exercise caution by reviewing scripts before installation, as the browser will not automatically execute the JavaScript. Instead, the scripts are served as plain text, giving users the option to cancel the installation dialogue to review the code. Users may not immediately see the new raw URL due to caching, but they can update it by making a simple change to their gist.