wpsnoop: fix Embed GitHub Gist plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Embed GitHub Gist conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.

Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Embed GitHub Gist, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Embed GitHub Gist.

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Embed GitHub Gist leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Embed GitHub Gist version 0.13 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Embed GitHub Gist to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.13 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 0.13 of Embed GitHub Gist behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Embed GitHub Gist by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: Embed GitHub Gist

Plugin Slug: embed-github-gist Internal ID: 24172 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 0.13 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 5 (12.12kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 7 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Embed GitHub Gist add to WordPress?

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The plugin Embed GitHub Gist added 5 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/embed-github-gist/	12.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-github-gist/embed-github-gist.php	5.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-github-gist/readme.txt	3.42kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-github-gist/stylesheets/	3.26kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-github-gist/stylesheets/embed.css	3.26kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Embed GitHub Gist add to WordPress?

The plugin Embed GitHub Gist added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[gist]		The gist shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 17 other plugins or themes.

Note: We have not yet checked to see if these shortcodes work as expected in pages, posts, sidebar widgets, or when set as the page title, in content, in the excert, in menus or anywhere else within a WordPress installation. A shortcode could produce errors due to parameters added when it is used, or if the plugin is updated and the format of the shortcode has changed.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Embed GitHub Gist?

Embed GitHub Gist did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Embed GitHub Gist?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Embed GitHub Gist plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Embed GitHub Gist declare when it is active?

Installing Embed GitHub Gist added 7 new function to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
embed_github_gist	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_github_gist()
embed_github_gist_build_cache_key	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_github_gist_build_cache_key()
embed_github_gist_bypass_cache	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_github_gist_bypass_cache()
embed_github_gist_post_candidate	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_github_gist_post_candidate()
embed_github_gist_prefer_inline_html	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_github_gist_prefer_inline_html()
handle_embed_github_gist_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare handle_embed_github_gist_init()
handle_embed_github_gist_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare handle_embed_github_gist_shortcode()

Using Embed GitHub Gist from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.

How to install Embed GitHub Gist from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install embed-github-gist

How to activate Embed GitHub Gist from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Embed GitHub Gist after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install embed-github-gist --activate

How to reinstall Embed GitHub Gist from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Embed GitHub Gist which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install embed-github-gist --force

How to update Embed GitHub Gist to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update embed-github-gist

How to delete Embed GitHub Gist from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete embed-github-gist

Where can you download earlier versions of Embed GitHub Gist?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Embed GitHub Gist from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Embed GitHub Gist

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Embed GitHub Gist. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.