markdown - Github: How to embed a gist into README.md?

Question

Is it possible to embed gists into README.md file that resides in a GitHub repository?

Something like:

<code id="gist-3167145"></code>

Answer 1

No, sorry, that is not possible. You will have to either have a link to it in your README.md or copy its contents.

Github Flavored Markdown will show you what you can put in your README.md file.