pReya

<p>This is a plugin for WordPress to embed Markdown files from external web sources (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, etc) into WordPress content using the shortcode <code>[external_markdown]</code>. A possible use case for this is to show content from a single source of truth (like a GitHub repository) on your WordPress website.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Embed any publicly accessible markdown file from other websites</li>
<li>Uses the public and free <a href="https://docs.github.com/en/rest/reference/markdown" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub API</a> to transform Markdown to HTML (there is a rate limit – so don’t overdo it)</li>
<li>Caching support (so you can configure how often the file is being fetched from the source – default is a <strong>once per hour</strong> maximum)</li>
<li>Customise the CSS class of the markdown container to adjust styles</li>
</ul>
<h3>Instructions / Examples</h3>
<p>Download and unpack or clone this repository into your <code>wp-content/plugins</code> folder, so the PHP file resides in <code>wp-content/plugins/external-markdown/external-markdown.php</code>.</p>
<p>If you use the Guttenberg editor, you need to add a “Shortcode” block first. If your’re using the classic editor, you can use the shortcode right away.</p>
<h4>Simple embed</h4>
<p>The <code>url</code> parameter takes the URL to the Markdown file you want to embed. Make sure to <a href="#attention-when-using-github-gitlab-etc" rel="nofollow ugc">use the “raw” URL when you use GitHub, GitLab, etc</a>.<br />
    <code>[external_markdown url="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pReya/wordpress-external-markdown/main/README.md"]</code></p>
<h4>Adjust caching duration</h4>
<p>The <code>ttl</code> parameter controls how long the cached version is used, before it’s fetched again. The value is given in seconds. So 24 hours (24* 60 *60) result in a value of 86400.<br />
    <code>[external_markdown ttl=86400 url="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pReya/wordpress-external-markdown/main/README.md"]</code></p>
<h4>Adjust container CSS class</h4>
<p>The <code>class</code> parameter takes your desired class name for the external markdown container. The default class name for the container is <code>class='external-markdown'</code>.<br />
    <code>[external_markdown class="my-classname" url="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pReya/wordpress-external-markdown/main/README.md"]</code></p>
<h4>Attention when using GitHub, GitLab, etc.</h4>
<p>When embedding content from Git hosting services like GitHub or GitLab, you need to make sure to use the proper “raw” markdown URL. You can find this URL in the upper right corner of the web view.</p>
<h3>Attribution</h3>
<ul>
<li>This plugin was inspired by the great <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/documents-from-git/" rel="ugc">wordpress-markdown-git</a> plugin, which serves a similar purpose, but uses the Git provider APIs to fetch the raw Markdown files – which is a little more complicated than this approach here.</li>
</ul>


External Markdown

Working well

This is a plugin for Wordpress to embed Markdown files from external web sources (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, etc) into WordPress content.

Shitalben Parmar

<p>Export GitLab issues to a CSV file with AJAX progress tracking and Fluent Boards compatibility.</p>
<p>Key features:<br />
* Export issues directly from GitLab into CSV format.<br />
* AJAX-based export with live progress tracking.<br />
* Fluent Boards compatibility.<br />
* Manage and delete generated CSV files from the admin panel.</p>
<h3>How to Create a Project Access Token in GitLab</h3>
<h4>Prerequisites</h4>
<ul>
<li>You must have sufficient permissions (Owner or Maintainer role).</li>
<li>On <strong>GitLab.com</strong>, Project Access Tokens require <strong>Premium or Ultimate subscription</strong>, or a trial.</li>
<li>On <strong>self-managed GitLab instances</strong>, tokens are generally available without restrictions.</li>
</ul>
<p>References:<br />
* https://docs.gitlab.com/user/project/settings/project_access_tokens/<br />
* https://forum.gitlab.com/</p>
<h4>Steps</h4>
<ol>
<li>Log in to GitLab and open your project.</li>
<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Access Tokens</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Add new token</strong>.</li>
<li>Fill in:
<ul>
<li>Token name</li>
<li>(Optional) Token description</li>
<li>Expiration date (default 30 days; non-expiring tokens removed since GitLab 16.0)</li>
<li>Role (Guest, Reporter, Developer, Maintainer, Owner)</li>
<li>Scopes (e.g., <code>api</code>, <code>read_api</code>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Click <strong>Create project access token</strong>.</li>
<li>Copy and save the token immediately — it will only be shown once.</li>
</ol>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to the GitLab API (https://gitlab.com) to retrieve project issues and export them as CSV files.</p>
<p>Data sent:<br />
* Project ID (required to fetch issues)<br />
* Access token (required for authentication)</p>
<p>Data usage:<br />
* Sent only during export via AJAX requests.<br />
* No WordPress personal user data is sent to GitLab.</p>
<p>Service Provider:<br />
* GitLab Inc.<br />
* Terms of Service: https://about.gitlab.com/terms/<br />
* Privacy Policy: https://about.gitlab.com/privacy/</p>


Issues Exporter for GitLab


Very easy to use and works exactly as expected. Exporting GitLab issues was straightforward and saved me a lot of time.


Simple Setup Great Results


I’ve been using the Issues Exporter for GitLab plugin and it has made my workflow so much easier. The setup was straightforward, and exporting issues into CSV only takes a couple of clicks. I really like the live progress bar during export. it gives me confidence that everything is running smoothly.



The exported files are well-structured, easy to manage, and I can delete or regenerate them directly from the WordPress dashboard. It also works nicely with Fluent Boards, which is a big plus for my team.



Overall, it’s a lightweight plugin that does exactly what it promises without any unnecessary complications. Highly recommended for anyone who works with GitLab and needs quick reports in CSV format!


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Export GitLab issues to a CSV file with AJAX progress tracking and Fluent Boards compatibility.

External Markdown vs Issues Exporter for GitLab