Comparison
Loreto vs GitHub gists for sharing Claude Code skills
A gist can hold a SKILL.md, but it's a file, not a distribution channel. Loreto gives each skill a landing page, install command, MCP, ratings, and a way to charge — plus discovery by humans and AI agents.
Quick answer
Loreto: Loreto is a marketplace + runtime: each skill gets a page, install command, MCP, reviews, and optional price. GitHub gists: A GitHub gist is a shareable snippet — good for a raw file, not for distribution or discovery.
| Loreto | GitHub gists | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | One command / MCP | Copy-paste |
| Discovery | Marketplace + AI-crawlable pages | A URL you share |
| Trust signals | Ratings, downloads, seller | Stars |
| Monetize | Sell it (humans & agents pay) | No |
| Runnable test | Included | DIY |
Use Loreto when
- You want distribution, discovery, or to charge
- You want agents to find and buy it
Use GitHub gists when
- You just need to paste a file to one person
The verdict
Use a gist for a quick share; use Loreto when you want the skill to be found, installed, trusted, and paid for.
Build the skill for your side of this
Loreto turns any source into a Claude Code skill — package, CLI + MCP, or both.