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Integrating BuyMeABeer with GitHub Sponsors
Introduction
In the open-source community, support from peers and users plays a crucial role in maintaining and developing new features for projects. One way to facilitate this support is through donation platforms like "Buy Me A Beer" and GitHub Sponsors. This blog post will guide you through integrating "Buy Me A Beer" with your GitHub funding profiles, creating a seamless way for supporters to contribute to your work.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Setting Up Your "Buy Me A Beer" Profile
Before you can integrate with GitHub, you need to have an active "Buy Me A Beer" account. Set up your account on buymeabeer.online, customize your page with details about your project, and how payments will help. Complete the Stripe Onboarding process and ensure your banking information is correctly set up to receive payouts from payments or memberships you receive from buymeabeer.online
Step 2: Configuring GitHub Sponsors
GitHub Sponsors allows the open-source community to financially support the people behind their favorite projects directly on GitHub. To enable GitHub Sponsors on your repository, you'll need to follow the steps outlined
in the GitHub documentation. This involves creating a FUNDING.yml
file in your repository's .github
folder and adding your sponsorship details.
Step 3: Linking "Buy Me A Beer" to GitHub
Once your "Buy Me A Beer" page is ready and your GitHub repository is configured to display a sponsor button, you can link the two. In your FUNDING.yml
file, add a custom link that directs users to your "Buy Me A Beer" page.
The syntax is straightforward:
custom: ['https://www.buymeabeer.online/joe']
Replace joe
with your actual "Buy Me A Beer" page URL.
Step 4: Promoting Your Sponsorship Options
With everything set up, it's time to let your community know about the ways they can support your project. Share your GitHub repository and "Buy Me A Beer" profile on social media, your project's website, and within the project's documentation. Engaging with your community and expressing gratitude for their support encourages a positive relationship and can lead to more contributions.
Conclusion
Integrating "Buy Me A Beer" with GitHub Sponsors is a straightforward process that can significantly benefit your open-source projects. By providing multiple avenues for support, you cater to the preferences of different supporters, potentially increasing the contributions your project receives. Remember to thank your contributors and maintain transparency about how their payments are being used to provide goods and services and further develop your work.
For more detailed instructions and best practices on setting up your funding profiles, refer to the resources provided by GitHub and "Buy Me A Beer" platforms. Happy coding, and cheers to your open-source journey!