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GitHub Repository Shortcode

Add a snapshot of your GitHub repository to any page or post on your WordPress blog.

By f13dev·Code·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 7 years ago
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As of April 2026, GitHub Repository Shortcode is a WordPress code plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +….

0/5Rating
10active installs
1.7K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016

Overview

If you are a programmer who uses GitHub then why not share your coding projects via your WordPress blog by adding a snapshot
of your repository on any page or post using shortcode.

Simply install the plugin and add the shortcode [gitrepo author=”author” repo=”repo”] to the desired location; changing the attributes to that of your desired repository.

Features include:

  • Cached using Transient
  • Styles appearance with a GitHub banner
  • Shows the repository description
  • Adds a link to the repository on GitHub
  • Shows statistics for Forks, Stars, Open Issues
  • Provides a link to the latest tag (if one exists)
  • Displays the code to clone the repository
  • Can be used with or without a GitHub API Token
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

f13devf13dev
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Sep 15, 2018
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
4.9.29
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.7K+
Added
Jul 14, 2016
Business
Free

Tags

coderepogithubprofilerepository

Developer

F
f13dev
11 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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