Integrate the OurRoots genealogical records database management system (https://db.ourroots.org) into WordPress.
OurRoots is a database management system for genealogical records.
The database management system is open-source and hosted on GitHub.
This WordPress plugin defines an our-roots short-code that embeds the search client from the database management system into a WordPress-based website.
FAQ
How can I learn about how to use the OurRoots database management system?
Videos are available on YouTube
How can I use this plugin?
In order to use this plugin you need to host the back-end on your AWS account. This costs about $150/month.
If you are interested, please contact dallan at ourroots.org.
How can I get support?
Email dallan at ourroots.org
How can I modify the search client?
The javascript code found in the js directory of this plugin is a minified Vue application available in this Github repository.
You can do most modifications by passing various parameters into the short-code or by modifying the CSS without touching the javascript.
Buf if you want to do more – if you want to view or modify the unminified javascript that is embedded via the short-code, read these instructions.
ChangeLog
1.0.9
- Prepare to publish plugin on WordPress plugins directory
1.0.10
- Minor changes to satisfy WordPress plugins directory requirements
1.0.11
- Sort category/collection facets alphabetically
- New global settings flag to display names as surname, given
- allow span with style tags to pass sanitization
1.0.12
1.0.13
- Previous update didn’t include the fix for some reason
1.0.14
- Update wordpress-tested version to 6.1; include fix from 1.0.12
1.0.15
- Apply flag to display names as surname, given to record detail page
1.0.16
- Previous update didn’t include the fix
1.0.17
- Show html in given and surnames
- Avoid error when there are no search results
- Make category names clickable to close them when they are opened
- Add gutter space between events and relationships in search results
- Ensure date range checkbox always shows up
1.0.18
- Update documentation that hosting is no longer available. Societies can use this plugin if they host the back-end on AWS.
1.0.19
- Revert API_BASE_URL to https://db.ourroots.org/api
1.0.20
- API_BASE_URL can be specified by the user as Admin Domain in plugin settings
1.0.21
- Fix typo in jwto_admin_domain
1.0.22
1.0.23
- Default token expiration to 7 days
1.0.24
1.0.25
- add thousands separator
- more margin above name search options
- add $$today$$ citation keyword
