MDX is a fantastic way to combine Markdown's simplicity with JSX's power, allowing you to build rich, interactive content. But what if your static MDX files need to be… not so static? What if you need to pull in data from APIs, databases, or other sources to create dynamic content? This is where mdx.do comes in, offering powerful ways to embed external data and truly Supercharge Your MDX Workflow.
Traditionally, embedding dynamic data in MDX meant writing complex code within your components or fetching data client-side after the MDX was rendered. This could lead to:
mdx.do provides the MDX Power Tools you need to overcome these challenges. By leveraging its libraries and processing pipeline, you can Unlock the full potential of your content with powerful MDX tools and utilities.
One of the key ways mdx.do helps is by allowing you to process your MDX content before it's server-rendered or built into static assets. This means you can fetch external data during the build or rendering process and seamlessly inject it into your MDX.
Here's how you can use mdx.do to embed external data:
1. Fetch Data: Use your preferred method (like fetch or a data fetching library) to retrieve data from your external source (API, database, etc.).
2. mdx.do Processing: Integrate mdx.do into your content pipeline. This might be a build step or part of your server-side rendering logic.
3. Inject Data via Plugins: Use mdx.do's powerful remark and rehype plugin system to transform your MDX. You can write custom plugins that: * Identify specific placeholders or markers in your MDX content. * Use the fetched external data to replace these placeholders or generate dynamic JSX. * Inject the data directly into your MDX Abstract Syntax Tree (AST).
Consider this conceptual example using a custom remark plugin with mdx.do:
import { processMDX } from '@mdx-do/core';
const fetchDataFromAPI = async (endpoint) => {
const response = await fetch(`https://your-api.com/${endpoint}`);
const data = await response.json();
return data;
};
const remarkReplaceApiData = () => {
return async (tree) => {
// A simplified example: Find a specific node type or content
// and replace it with data fetched from an API.
const apiData = await fetchDataFromAPI('your-resource');
// Find a placeholder like '{{ apiData }}' and replace it
// with the fetched data or generated JSX based on the data.
// This would involve traversing the MDX AST (the 'tree').
// For example, if you had a paragraph with '{{ apiData }}'
// you could find that node and replace its children with
// new nodes representing the fetched data.
};
};
const mdxContent = `# Product Details
Price: {{ productPrice }}`;
const processedMDX = await processMDX(
mdxContent,
{
remarkPlugins: [remarkReplaceApiData], // Use your custom plugin
rehypePlugins: []
}
);
// The 'processedMDX' now contains your MDX with the external data injected!
4. Render: Render the processed MDX. Because the data was injected during processing, it's now part of the static output or server-rendered content, offering better performance and enabling SSR.
Integrating external data into your MDX using mdx.do offers several advantages:
Whether you need to display live stock prices, embed user-specific information, or pull in product details from an e-commerce platform, mdx.do provides the tools to make your MDX content truly dynamic.
What is mdx.do? mdx.do provides libraries, tools, and a platform for processing, transforming, and enriching your MDX content programmatically. This simplifies complex workflows around content management and rendering.
How can I use mdx.do to enhance my content workflows? You can use mdx.do to automate tasks like applying custom remark and rehype plugins, fetching external data to embed in MDX, analyzing content structure, and converting MDX to other formats.
Is mdx.do easy to integrate with existing tools? mdx.do is built to integrate easily with your existing content pipelines and development workflows, offering flexible APIs and SDKs.
Explore mdx.do today and start building more powerful, dynamic MDX experiences!