Integrate GitHub with WordPress: 5 Plugins


GitHub does not need any introduction. Many developers and hackers use it to share files and code with others. If you are active on the site, you may want to share your GitHub activities on your site. These 5 plugins let you integrate GitHub with WordPress:

WP Github: this plugin has 3 sidebar widgets to show GitHub profile, commits, issues, and repositories on your site.

Github Embed: pulls project information from GitHub and displays it in your posts. Just paste in the URL, and the plugin does the rest.

Gist GitHub Shortcode: lets you add GitHub gists in your posts using a simple shortcode. You can add a full gist or a specific file.

Github WordPress Widget: another plugin that lets you display GitHub repository information on your site using a widget.

WP GitHub Activity: displays activity from your GitHub account on your site using a widget or shortcode. It does offer local caching for your activity feed.

What are your favorite GitHub plugins for WordPress? Please share them here.

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