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WP GitBridge

Export your entire WordPress site to a GitHub repository. Creates complete backups including all files (wp-content) and database (SQL dump), then automatically uploads them to your GitHub repo using the GitHub API

by Abe Prangishvili · github.com/prangishviliabe/wp-gitbridge · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/prangishviliabe/wp-gitbridge/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

Readme

WP GitBridge 🚀

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WP GitBridge is a powerful and user-friendly WordPress plugin that allows you to export your entire site (files + database) directly to a GitHub repository. Perfect for version control, automated backups, and seamless migration workflows.

✨ Features

  • ✅ Database Export: Creates a complete SQL dump of your WordPress database.
  • ✅ File Archiving: Compresses your entire wp-content folder into a ZIP archive.
  • ✅ GitHub Integration: Automatically uploads backups using the GitHub API.
  • ✅ Premium Interface: Modern and intuitive admin dashboard.
  • ✅ Branch Selection: Push to any branch (main, master, or custom).
  • ✅ Secure Authentication: Uses GitHub Personal Access Tokens for secure API access.

📋 Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • GitHub Personal Access Token with repo permissions

🚀 Installation

  1. Download the plugin and upload it to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to WP GitBridge in your admin sidebar.

⚙️ Configuration

  1. Go to WP GitBridge in your WordPress admin panel.
  2. Enter your GitHub Personal Access Token (must have repo permissions).
  3. Specify your repository in the format username/repo-name.
  4. Select the target branch (default: main).
  5. Click Save Settings.

🎯 How to Use

  1. After configuration, click the Start Export button.
  2. The plugin will:
    • Export your database as an SQL file
    • Create a ZIP archive of your wp-content folder
    • Upload both files to your specified GitHub repository
  3. Monitor the progress and check the status messages.

� Security Notes

  • Your GitHub token is stored securely in the WordPress database.
  • Use a token with minimal required permissions (repo scope only).
  • Never share your Personal Access Token publicly.

⚠️ Limitations

  • GitHub API has a 100MB limit per file for uploads.
  • Large sites may need to exclude certain directories.
  • Ensure your server has sufficient memory for ZIP creation.

�🛠 Author

Abe Prangishvili
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📄 License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

Made with ❤️ for the WordPress community

Read the full README on GitHub →