GitHub Verification

Claim URI Format

Pattern: ^https:\/\/gist\.github\.com\/([^/]+)\/([a-f0-9]+)\/?$

Create Your Proof

1. 1Go to gist.github.com and create a new gist
2. 2Name the file keytrace.json (or keytrace.md or proof.md)
3. 3Paste the verification content below into the file
4. 4Make sure the gist is public, then save it
5. 5Copy the gist URL and paste it below

Proof Text

You need to include this text in your GitHub proof location:

Where to put it: Create a public gist with a file named keytrace.json, keytrace.md, or proof.md containing the proof text

Verification Steps

1. 1

   Fetch proof data

   Using the http fetcher

   https://api.github.com/gists/abc123def456
2. 2

   Search for DID in response

   The runner checks the following locations for your DID:

   • files.keytrace.json.contentcontains

     Check if files → keytrace.json → content contains the DID

   • files.proof.md.contentcontains

     Check if files → proof.md → content contains the DID

   • files.keytrace.md.contentcontains

     Check if files → keytrace.md → content contains the DID

   • files.openpgp.md.contentcontains

     Check if files → openpgp.md → content contains the DID

   • descriptioncontains

     Check if description contains the DID

3. 3

   Attestation

   If the DID is found, keytrace signs an attestation linking your identity to your ATProto DID and stores it in your repo.

Try Verification

Test verification with your own claim URI and DID: