Simple MODx way how to grab YouTube thumbnails and cache.
- getPlaceholder snippet (call can be replaced by related plugins e.g. http://rtfm.modx.com/extras/revo/fastfield)
- pThumb (or related plugin)
- MODx caching
- Zoom Crop to avoid black bars (16:9)
Last active
December 1, 2022 14:53
-
-
Save bartholomej/762d66a3494d49f193ba to your computer and use it in GitHub Desktop.
MODx: How to grab, cache and crop YouTube thumbnails
This file contains bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
| <a href="http://youtu.be/[[getPlaceholder? &id=`[[+parent]]` &placeholder=`tv.video`]]" target="_blank"> | |
| <img src="[[!pthumb? &input=`http://img.youtube.com/vi/[[getPlaceholder? &id=`[[+parent]]` &placeholder=`tv.video`]]/0.jpg` &options=`&w=480&h=270&zc=1`]]"> | |
| </a> |
Sign up for free
to join this conversation on GitHub.
Already have an account?
Sign in to comment