Bluesky Comments Extension FAQ

What is the Bluesky Comments extension?

The Bluesky Comments extension allows you to embed Bluesky post comments in your Quarto documents. This creates an interactive comment section that pulls live data from Bluesky, displaying threaded conversations, engagement metrics, and user profiles.

How do I install the extension?

To install the Bluesky Comments extension, run the following command in your Quarto project directory:

quarto add quarto-ext/bluesky-comments

This will add the extension to your project’s _extensions directory. If you’re using version control, make sure to commit this directory.

What are the prerequisites?

To use the Bluesky Comments extension, you need the following:

  • Quarto >= 1.4.0
  • A web browser with JavaScript enabled

No authentication is required as the extension uses Bluesky’s public API endpoints.

How do I add comments to my document?

Add the following shortcode to your Quarto document where you want the comments to appear:

```markdown