Gist API Code insert
Inserts Github Gist code directly in to your posts via shortcode without using js embed script
Maintenance 59/10075d since update
Active installs
0
Downloads
1,444
Reviews
0
Age
6.9y
TagsGithubGistCode Highlight
Plugin info
Total downloads: 1,444
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/17/2025 (75 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 2/7/2019 (6 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.0.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.3.7
Minimum PHP version: 7.2
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 75 days ago
59/100
Is Gist API Code insert abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 75 days ago).
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 4.0.0
Tested up to: 6.3.7
Requires PHP: 7.2
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Description
Unlike the standard embedding method that use script like this
to embed gist code, Gist API Code insert plugin inserts code directly in to your posts using simple shortcode and highlights it with prism code highlighter.
Examples
Add all files from a gist:
[apCI id="123456789"]
Add single file from a gist:
[apCI id="123456789" file="filename.php"]
Add single file from a gist with raw file link:
[apCI id="123456789" file="filename.php" raw="yes" ]
Installation
- Upload plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently Asked Questions
- You can find shortcode button in your classic code editor`s tool bar.
Review feed
No reviews available
Screenshots
Plugin`s shortcode button in WP classic editor
Highlighted code example from gist api via shortcode
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial plugin release.