Datocms Plugin Gatsby Cloud
Plugin for Gatsby and DatoCMS integration
Overview
The Gatsby Preview DatoCMS plugin is a tool that allows users to access Gatsby Preview instances. It provides a seamless integration between DatoCMS and Gatsby Cloud.
Features
- Quick Connect functionality for easy setup on Gatsby Cloud Sites
- Manual configuration option for more advanced users
- Ability to specify Content Sync URL, Gatsby Preview instance URL, and auth token in global settings
- Enable draft/published system to ensure changes are available in Gatsby Preview but not pushed to production
- Option to add an "Open Preview" button to the Model for quick access to the Gatsby Preview
Summary
The Gatsby Preview DatoCMS plugin is a useful tool for integrating Gatsby Preview instances with DatoCMS. With its quick setup options and customizable features, it provides a seamless experience for users working with these platforms. Whether using Content Sync or not, the plugin allows easy access to Gatsby Preview while ensuring changes are only visible in Preview mode and not pushed to production.
- Gatsby
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- React
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- Datocms
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- Webpack
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