@@ -7,20 +7,26 @@ Basically a simple server to embed comments on other websites. Like, say, Trac. Usage ----- +You'll need a few gems first: + + $ gem install merb-core bluecloth markaby activerecord + Run the server: + $ cd backchat $ merb -I backchat.rb Then embed the javascript in a page or template: - <script type="text/javascript" src="http://your-server:4576/<reference>.js"></script> + <script type="text/javascript" src="http://your-server:4000/<reference>.js"></script> -Where <reference> is something uniq. +Where <reference> is something unique, like a trac changeset number. -Todo +TODO ---- -Determine the reference automatically -Redirect back to the originating page when posting \ No newline at end of file +* A better way of embedding the HTML than document.write might be nice - the way I'm doing it right now is incredibly flaky +* Determine the reference automatically from the URL +* Some kind of bookmarklet \ No newline at end of file README 8a4d8934bdfa222e4655f9bbdd8f14050c5ae6fd James Adam james@lazyatom.com http://github.com/lazyatom/backchat/commit/c71ff0da14b56f881ee8d07c9224d1eb7eb94042 c71ff0da14b56f881ee8d07c9224d1eb7eb94042 2008-05-03T14:35:02-07:00 2008-05-03T14:35:02-07:00 Updated the README to show gem dependencies, and an updated TODO. 616e37b45558167ff4e77a24833b6e03722405dc James Adam james@lazyatom.com