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openSenseMap Block

WordPress block plugin to display sensor data from openSenseMap

by Mikey Arce · github.com/mikeyarce/opensensemap-block

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/mikeyarce/opensensemap-block/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/mikeyarce/opensensemap-block ↗

Display live environmental sensor data from openSenseMap.org directly in your WordPress site!

What is openSenseMap?

openSenseMap is a citizen science platform for publishing and exploring sensor data as open data. Anyone can build their own sensor box (called a senseBox), register it on openSenseMap, and contribute to a global network of environmental measurements. Learn more on their About page.

Want to build your own sensor? Check out the sensor.community guides or senseBox:home DIY instructions.

Plugin Features

  • Display live sensor readings (temperature, humidity, air pressure, and more) from any openSenseMap box
  • Customizable display: show/hide sensor names, location, and last update time
  • Responsive, modern design
  • Easy to use – just add the block and enter a Box ID

How to Use

  1. Add the OpenSenseMap Block to any post or page using the WordPress block editor.
  2. In the block settings, enter the Sensor Box ID you want to display. (You can find this on openSenseMap.org by selecting a box and copying its ID from the URL or details panel.)
  3. Choose which details to display: sensor names, location, and last update time.
  4. Publish or update your post/page. The block will show live data from the selected sensor box!

Note: Data is cached for 5 minutes to reduce API calls. You may see cached data if you reload the page within that window.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/opensensemap-block directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.

Screenshots

Example Block Block Settings
Block displaying live sensor data Block settings in the editor

License

GPL-2.0-or-later. See LICENSE for details.

openSenseMap and senseBox are open-source projects. Learn more and get involved at openSenseMap GitHub and senseBox GitHub.