How to install the MultiBlog MovableType plugin

Apr 9, 2006 | 3 | How To + MovableType

David Raynes has created a slick plugin for MovableType called MultiBlog that allows you to publish entries from one blog in another. Unfortunately, the documentation is currently a bit thin. It took me a while to get it working, so I thought I'd share it with you all.

These instructions only apply to version 1.1.1. Version 2.0 is on its way and should be simpler.

1. Download MultiBlog
2. Upload the files to your web server
3. Run 'chmod 755' on all of the files to ensure they have the proper permissions
4. Place the files in the following directories (where mt is the full path to your MovableType installation):
   • /mt/multiblog-config.cgi
   • /mt/plugins/multiblog.pl
   • /mt/extlib/rayners/MultiBlog.pm
   • /mt/extlib/rayners/MultiBlogPlugin.pm
   • /mt/extlib/rayners/MultiBlogApp.pm
5. If everything is working properly, you should see the new plugin in your MovableType plugin page.
6. You can now publish entries from one blog straight into another blog. Here's an example:

   <MTMultiBlog include_blogs="2">
     <MTEntries>
       <p><a href="<$MTEntryPermalink$>"><$MTEntryTitle$></a></p>
     </MTEntries>
   </MTMultiBlog>

Be sure to check out David's support forums If you need additional help.

Enjoy!

Update: David has updated his documentation.