Overview

Astro Gist is a straightforward yet robust tool designed specifically for rendering gists on your Astro blog. It combines simplicity with powerful features, making it a must-have for developers and bloggers who want to embed code snippets seamlessly. By leveraging modern web technologies, Astro Gist enhances performance while ensuring that your content looks great.

The tool is easy to integrate into both .astro and .mdx files, allowing for flexible usage across your blog. Whether you’re sharing code examples, snippets, or any other content from GitHub gists, Astro Gist streamlines the process and improves the user experience.

Features

• Standard Gist Embedding: Utilizes the standard gist embed script wrapped in an iframe to ensure efficient rendering without blocking the main thread.
• Performance Optimization: Implements lazy loading via IntersectionObserver, significantly enhancing site speed by loading gists only when they’re in view.
• Custom Styling Options: Allows you to style gists using your own stylesheet, ensuring that they fit seamlessly into your blog’s design.
• Graceful Failure Handling: If a gist fails to load, it provides a link to the gist instead of leaving the user with a broken display.
• Specific File Rendering: Supports the ability to render a specific file from a gist, offering tailored content display.
• Captions for Context: Optionally adds a caption to the gist, giving readers additional context or details about the code snippet.
• Zero Dependencies: Lightweight with less than 1.5 kB of client JavaScript, ensuring quick load times and minimal impact on performance.
• Flexible Integration: Easily used with customizable props and options, allowing for a tailored experience on your blog.