This is the source code for the PixelHoldr image placeholder generator. I have provided the code behind the site so that you may self-host the generator / help improve it / do what you want with it.

If you wish to use image placeholders without running this locally, please visit PixelHoldr.com.

A previous version of this application required MongoDB. This is no longer the case.

1. Clone the repository
2. Navigate to the folder in the terminal
3. Run bundle install
4. Update config/flickr.yml with your Flickr API details
5. Run ruby pixelholdr.rb

PixelHoldr works with the following URL format

http://localhost:4567/{image type}/{image dimensions}/{optional image settings} 

To add an image to your HTML, simply insert the URL in the src attribute of the img tag.

e.g.:

<img src="http://localhost:4567/cat/500"> 

For complete information about how to use the PixelHoldr service, please visit PixelHoldr.com.