Gatsby Source Ghost

Overview

The Gatsby Source Ghost plugin allows for the seamless integration of data from the Ghost platform into Gatsby.js websites. By using the Ghost Content API, users can easily fetch content from their Ghost blogs and display it on their Gatsby websites. With a user-friendly setup and a range of features, this plugin simplifies the process of combining the power of both platforms.

Features

• Integration with Ghost Content API: Fetch data from Ghost blogs using the Content API.
• Plugin Configuration: Easily configure the plugin in the gatsby-config.js file.
• Support for Multiple Node Types: Retrieve various types of content including Posts, Pages, Authors, Tags, and Settings.
• Filtering Posts by Tag: Implement filters to display specific posts based on tags.
• Environment Variable Support: Securely store sensitive information like API URL and Content API Key using environment variables.

Installation

To install the Gatsby Source Ghost plugin, use either of the following commands based on your package manager:

yarn add gatsby-source-ghost
npm install --save gatsby-source-ghost

Once installed, configure the plugin in the gatsby-config.js file:

{
  resolve: `gatsby-source-ghost`,
  options: {
    apiUrl: "your_ghost_api_url",
    contentApiKey: "your_content_api_key",
  },
},

Ensure to replace “your_ghost_api_url” and “your_content_api_key” with your actual Ghost API URL and content API key respectively.

Summary

The Gatsby Source Ghost plugin offers a convenient solution for fetching Ghost blog data and seamlessly integrating it into Gatsby.js websites. With support for various node types, filtering options, and secure setup using environment variables, this plugin simplifies the process of combining Ghost and Gatsby for an enhanced web development experience.