Loading external JS / JQuery script via MeteorJS

Question

I'm trying to load an external script while using Meteor.

Currently using this code in my layout.js to some success.

Meteor.startup( function() {
$.getScript('js/scripts.js');

});

However, if I go to another url and come back to it, the script no longer works. (I see it not working because my background cover image disappears.)

Thanks in advanced for anyone with the expertise to assist me.

Answer 1

Any external scripts should be placed in client/compatibility , and Meteor will load it for you; no need for $.getScript('js/scripts.js');

You can then instantiate that script on the template like:

Template.game.onRendered(function(){
  $('.grid').isotope({});
});

Answer 2

For anyone needing help with this, replace Meteor.startup with Template.name.onRendered. This helped solve my issue. Cheers!