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Widget and Applications Modules

What is an API

Netvibes is providing an API (Application Programming Interface) for all the Developers who want to build their own module. netvibes recently introduced the Universal Widget API that lets you write the module once for netvibes and it will instantly be available on Google IG, OS X Dashboard, and other widget platforms. If you are a Developer and you want to build your own module, you will find all the information here: http://dev.netvibes.com

Netvibes cannot be held responsible for the content, functionality, availability or performance of this module. If you have any concerns, please report them via the Feedback Form on your netvibes page.


How do I add a widget to my netvibes page?

1- netvibes Ecosystem

Go to the netvibes Ecosystem (link located in the footer of your netvibes page or at http://eco.netvibes.com). Click the Modules tab. Search for the kind of module you would like to add and click the Add to Netvibes button.


2- Copy & paste from a website

If you have a url of a module:

  • Click on the ‘Add content’ button, located in the top-left corner of the page.
  • Click ‘Add my feed’, located in the left sidebar that appears when you clicked ‘Add Content’
  • In the ‘Enter an RSS/ATOM feed link’, enter either the URL for the module


3- netvibes button

Many websites and blogs that have already created a module will have a netvibes button for it. If you see the button, click it and the module will automatically add to your page.

Furthermore, if you want to add a netvibes button to your website, use our button generator at http://eco.netvibes.com/button/


Where do I find modules that are netvibes base on the API?

You can find a lot of modules for netvibes in our Ecosystem: http://eco.netvibes.com

Some websites which are developing module, sometimes add a link into their tools part or they adding a netvibes button on their page.

Who do I contact if there is a problem with a module?

Netvibes cannot be held responsible for the content, functionality, availability or performance of this module. If you have any concerns, please report them via the Feedback Form on your netvibes page http://www.netvibes.com/static.php?show=feedback


How to configure the PopMail module?

To utilise this module, you need POP3 or IMAP configurations.

To configure the POP/IMAP module:

  • Go to the edit mode
  • Enter the following information found when you select Edit at the top right of the module window.
  • Title and colour let you customise the pop module (you can add as many modules as you want).
  • Enter your login and password and select the protocol you wish to use - POP3 or IMAP.


If your POP3 or IMAP requests a secure connection, contact your network administrator or check your mail provider FAQ as we can't do email support. Most services won't need it, some services like Gmail require them. The Port number will be automatically set with the standard values.

If you have a WebMail, you can enter the URL (add http:// ) and each time you'll click on our email, you'll be directed there. As in the Gmail and Yahoo Module, you can select the number (up to 20) mails titles you want to view.

To activate:

  • Click on 'Add content' link
  • Expand 'Communication'
  • Click on the 'PopMail' module
  • Select Add to my Page
  • Go to the top right of the module and select Edit
  • Type in a Title, your Login/full email address, Password, Protocol [POP3 or IMAP4] and Mail Server
  • The remainder of the fields will automatically default so ensure to [Save] the changes.


How to use:

  • If any, single click on an item - this should immediately load your webmail. Type in your login & Password, once in, you should have access to all your emails.

Business

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Developers

Click here to learn about netvibes open widget platform and you can create cool widgets for your service or your application that run everywhere.

Community

Click here to know how to join the netvibes community, get involved and help us translate and create a global directory of widgets for netvibes

Media

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