Gatsby Source Google Docs

Overview:

gatsby-source-google-docs is a Gatsby plugin designed to utilize Google Docs as a data source for creating websites. With features like Google Docs formatting options, MDX support for React components in documents, and support for Gatsby v3 & v4, this plugin offers a seamless integration between Google Docs and Gatsby websites.

Features:

• Best online WYSIWYG editor
• Desktop web app
• Mobile app
• Offline redaction
• No need for external CMS
• Google Docs formatting options (headings, bullets, tables, images…)
• MDX support for ReactComponents
• Gatsby v3 & v4 support
• Code blocs support
• Gatsby Cloud support

Installation:

To install gatsby-source-google-docs, follow these steps:

1. Download gatsby-source-google-docs and gatsby-transformer-remark (or gatsby-plugin-mdx for advanced usage)
2. Transform Google Docs to Markdown using gatsby-source-google-docs
3. Transform Markdown to HTML using gatsby-transformer-remark
4. Transform Markdown to MDX using gatsby-plugin-mdx
5. Ensure that the package has 3 required .env variables
6. Use the provided script to generate the tokens
7. Insert the plugin in your gatsby-config.js file

Summary:

gatsby-source-google-docs offers a convenient way to integrate Google Docs into Gatsby websites, providing features like a WYSIWYG editor, support for various formats, and seamless metadata integration. By following the installation guide and utilizing its features, users can effectively leverage Google Docs as a data source without the need for an external CMS.