Overview
This article is a product analysis of a Nuxt module for integrating Stripe into a Nuxt application. The module provides functionality for both client-side and server-side usage of the Stripe API.
Features
- Server-side usage: The module provides a function called
useServerStripewhich allows for creating a Stripe instance on the server-side and interacting with the Stripe API. - Client-side usage: On the client-side, the
useClientStripefunction can be used to obtain a Stripe instance. This function is a wrapper around theloadStripefunction and can be utilized in pages or plugins. - Quick Setup: The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to add the
@unlok-co/nuxt-stripedependency to a project and configure it in thenuxt.config.tsfile.
Installation
To install the @unlok-co/nuxt-stripe module, follow these steps:
- Add the
@unlok-co/nuxt-stripedependency to your project. - Include
@unlok-co/nuxt-stripein the modules section of thenuxt.config.tsfile. - Refer to the official repository README for available serverConfig options and the official documentation for clientConfig options.
- For security reasons, it is recommended to store production keys in the
.envfile instead of committing them to the repository. - Clone the repository and initialize the necessary dependencies for development setup.
Summary
This article introduces a Nuxt module for integrating Stripe into a Nuxt application. It highlights the key features of the module, including server-side and client-side usage, and provides a guide on installing and configuring the module.