Installing and Using GetBundles to get the MailChimp Bundle

The first thing youll want to do is install a bundle to get bundles, appropriately named GetBundles. This makes installing and updating the MailChimp bundle super easy.

  1. You'll need a folder named Bundles in your TextMate application folder. If you don't already have one, here's how to create one:
    • Using Terminal: Run the following command
      • mkdir -p /Library/Application\ Support/TextMate
    • Using Finder: Go to Home Folder > Library > Application Support > TextMate and create a new folder named Bundles.
  2. Open Terminal and run the following commands to get the GetBundles bundle:
    3. cd ~/Library/Application\ Support/TextMate/Bundles
    svn co http://svn.textmate.org/trunk/Review/Bundles/GetBundles.tmbundle/
    Not comfortable with Terminal? Try a manual installation of the bundle.
  3. Launch TextMate (if it's already open, you may need to re-launch).
  4. Go to the Bundles menu and find GetBundles. Choose GetBundles > Get Bundles to bring up the GetBundles search tool.
    Bundles drop down
  5. Select All in the search options.
  6. Search for MailChimp.
  7. Select the MailChimp Bundle and click Install Bundles. GetBundles will install the bundle and manage updates.
    Install Bundles screen

Getting Started

  1. Create a folder and open the folder with TextMate.
  2. Create a new HTML file and make it the active document. The bundle needs a folder to work within and store your MailChimp configuration file.
  3. Have an API Key handy? If not, get one from your account.
    MailChimp API Key
  4. In TextMate, go to the Bundles menu, and then MailChimp > Connect to MailChimp. You'll be prompted to enter your API Key and the bundle will set up your connection.

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