A plugin that inserts dynamic updates for any GitHub repository.
As of April 2026, WP GitHub Tools is a WordPress tool plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Transients Manager.
Use the custom GitHub Commit widget to display a list of the latest updates from a repository. Additionally, you can use shortcodes to add commit lists or embed any gist.
The plugin will cache the GitHub response for a certain time period. You can change this value to any wordpress schedules you have isntalled (default: hourly, half-day, daily). To get more time frames you will need an additional plugin that extends the cron schedules.
[gist id=’gist_id‘ ]
Embeds a gist in your post. Parameters:
[commits repository=’your-repository’ count=’max-count’ title=’your-title’]
Displays the latest commits from your repository. Parameters:
| WordPress | 3.3+ requiredTested up to 4.5.33 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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