By default, GitHub Info Cards are disabled. This is because they require a GitHub Personal Access Token to gather repository information.

GitHub Info Cards Admin Setting Options

Navigate to the admin settings and locate the GitHub Info Cards section.

Enable GitHub Info Cards and Add a GitHub Personal Access token.

Enabling the GitHub Personal Access Token
Enabling the GitHub Personal Access Token

When prompted, enter your GitHub Personal Access Token. Here’s an article on how to retrieve a non-expiring GitHub personal access token.

If successful, you will be shown your current rate limit.

GitHub Token Statistics
GitHub Token Statistics

You’ll now be able to use the GitHub Info Cards block and shortcode.

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