Embedding caveats

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A list of caveats and solutions to be aware of when embedding elsewhere:

  • only output of cell values, not cell code: repeat code as HTML
  • no styling: perhaps reuse observablehq stylesheets if feasible
  • share link includes secret API key: presumably it is possible to modify the scene with the key ?
  • make sure the notebook looks good with all cells closed before exporting
    … continued, other?
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  • no cell names: repeat cell names, use Jeremy’s enhanced inputs with title option
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Hi Andreas,

only output of cell values, not cell code: repeat code as HTML

Yep: embeds are for embedding output. If you want to share an editable, view-sourceable notebook, we still recommend you just link to the notebook on Observable - that way people can also fork it if they want.

share link includes secret API key: presumably it is possible to modify the scene with the key ?

Nobody panic: you can’t modify anything with the key. It gives read permission only.

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Thanks for the quick response and the clarification, and for a great place, Having fun