gist-in-react

Description

gist-in-react is a library designed to simplify the process of embedding GitHub gists into static websites or single-page applications (SPAs), within a React environment. Traditionally, embedding GitHub gists can be cumbersome, requiring the use of <script /> tags, which may not seamlessly integrate with React applications and website layouts. This package streamlines the embedding process, enabling you to effortlessly adjust code snippets to your website's design.

Installation

You can easily install gist-in-react using npm:

npm install gist-in-react

Usage

Import the Component

Import the GitHubGist component into your React application:

import { GitHubGist } from "gist-in-react/GitHubGist";

Embed a GitHub Gist

Use the GitHubGist component within your application to embed a GitHub gist. As a source you can use:

• gist's urlhttps://gist.github.com/{user}/{gist-id}
• gist embed code like <script src="https://gist.github.com/{user}/{gist-id}.js"></script>

    const Loader = () => <>wait...</>

    <GitHubGist
      title="Example code"
      resizing="autoAdjustWidthAndHeightOnMount"
      Loader={Loader}
      gistSource={`<script src="https://gist.github.com/{user}/{gist-id}.js"></script>`}
    />

Customize the Appearance

You can customize the appearance of the embedded gist by passing props to the GitHubGist component:

• resizing - how the gist will interact with the page's layout
  • autoAdjustHeightOnMount - the rendered gist will have 100% it's intrinsic height
  • autoAdjustWidthAndHeightOnMount - the rendered gist will have 100% it's intrinsic height and width
  • autoAdjustWidthOnMount - the rendered gist will have 100% it's intrinsic width
  • fill - the gist will have absolute position and will fill it's container. You should use position: relative in the container's styles.
  • none
  • ratio:${number} - the gist will keep the provided aspect ratio while maintaining 100% width of its container
• loader - will be rendered until the gist loads

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Simplify GitHub gist embedding in your React applications with gist-in-react.