Mario Peshev

<p>Add some Zen by GitHub to your WordPress website. The guys from GitHub provide a great API at https://api.github.com/zen with various geeky messages. The plugin is fetching the messages for use in a widget or shortcode.</p>
<h4>Timeout</h4>
<p>The API has a limit of 60 requests/min for anonymous users. A standard timeout of 20min is recommended for a normal load. Data is stored in a transient for internal access over the timeout period before updating it from the API.</p>
<h4>Widget</h4>
<p>Use the DX GitHub Zen Widget and set a title and timeout for your messages.</p>
<h4>Shortcode</h4>
<p>Use the [dx_github_zen] shortcode in your posts/pages to display the messages there.</p>


DX GitHub Zen

Add some Zen by GitHub to your WordPress website

Mohammad Jangda

<p>A distraction-free environment for blogging; inspired by Habari, OmmWriter, WriteRoom, and the countless wasted hours I’ve spent staring at blank screens.</p>
<p>If you’re a fan of <a href="http://www.hogbaysoftware.com/products/writeroom" rel="nofollow ugc">WriteRoom</a>, <a href="http://www.ommwriter.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">OmmWriter</a>, or similar tools that help you focus on your words instead of the tools you’re using, this plugin will soon make your wildest dreams come true (and give you a simple clean environment to write to your heart’s content)!</p>
<p>While Zen does not replace the existing Edit Post/Page screen, it provides a layer on top that allows you to focus on your writing. You get an input box for the title a regular ol’ textbox to add your post (feel free to use HTML).</p>
<p>NOTE: Zen requires PHP 5+. Not on PHP 5 yet? Talk to your hosting provider and get them to upgrade! You can thank me later.</p>
<p>If you’re a designer (or even just a regular Jane or Joe) and have any ideas for themes, please <a href="mailto:batmoo@gmail.com" rel="nofollow ugc">get in touch</a>! I’d love to add it to Zen!</p>
<p>If you have any ideas for Zen or features you’d like to see included, please <a href="mailto:batmoo@gmail.com" rel="nofollow ugc">get in touch</a>!</p>
<p>Zen was inspired by <a href="http://ifranky.com/2010/01/wordpress-vs-bloat/" rel="nofollow ugc">this post on Habari</a> by <a href="http://ifranky.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">ifranky</a>.</p>
<p>Special thanks to <a href="http://andrewspittle.net" rel="nofollow ugc">Andrew Spittle</a> for helping me out the with theme designs.</p>


A distraction-free environment for blogging; inspired by Habari, OmmWriter, WriteRoom, and countless wasted hours of staring at blank screens.

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