How can I obtain an embeddable link from any Github resource using Webflow?
- Choose the GitHub resource type, then use Gist’s embed script or third-party tools like GitHub Embed or Carbon.now.sh to generate an embeddable link or script.
- Paste the code or link into Webflow’s Embed element, save, and publish the site.
To embed a GitHub resource (like code files, gists, or markdown previews) in Webflow, you need a shareable or embeddable link that GitHub can provide—often manually adjusted—then use Webflow’s Embed element to insert it.
1. Determine the Type of GitHub Resource
- Decide whether you want to embed a code snippet (Gist), a file view, a README.md preview, or a repo badge.
- Each type requires a different approach for embedding.
2. For Gists – Use GitHub’s Embed Script
- Go to the Gist URL (e.g.,
https://gist.github.com/username/123abc). - Click the “Embed” button or copy the script tag provided at the bottom.
- In Webflow:
- Drag an Embed element onto your canvas.
- Paste the gist script URL (e.g.,
<script src="https://gist.github.com/username/123abc.js"></script>). - Save & Close, then publish.
3. For Code from a File or README – Use a Third-Party Embedding Service
GitHub doesn't provide embeddable script tags for repos or files. Instead, use:
GitHub Embed (https://github.com/simonw/github-embed)
This lets you embed README files, markdown files, or specific lines of code.
Generate an embeddable
<iframe>or<script>tag.Paste it into the Webflow Embed element.
Carbon.now.sh for Code Snippets
Paste your code into Carbon (https://carbon.now.sh/).
Export as an image or get an iframe link (requires host).
Embed it using Webflow’s Embed or Image elements.
4. For Basic File Link Embedding
- Navigate to the GitHub file you want.
- Click “Raw”, then copy the direct URL.
- Use a Webflow Text Link or Embed element to reference this URL.
Example Direct File Link:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/username/repo/branch/path/to/file.js- If embedding in a code viewer, wrap it in a
<pre>or use third-party embed options.
5. For Repo Badges or Shields
- Use shields.io to create custom badges.
- Copy the image URL or SVG.
- Add it using Webflow’s Image or Embed element with an
<img>tag.
Summary
To embed GitHub resources in Webflow, use Gist embeds, or tools like GitHub Embed or Carbon.now.sh for files and code snippets. Paste embeddable links or script tags into the Webflow Embed element, and publish your site to view the result.