Trackback/Pingback libraries for Python/Ruby?

Question

I'm considering writing my own blog but I have had some issues deciding for an appropriate software. From my survey so far I have concluded that the easiest, most feature-rich, free software is Wordpress. However, I would very much like to use several components written in either Python or Ruby, e.g. either Pygments or CodeRay as a source code formatter.

I therefore consider the alternative of writing my own blogging software. The only missing part is the communication with other blogs using Trackback/Pingback. Does anyone know a good implementation in either Ruby or Python?

Answer 1

Here is a Python implementation.

Answer 2

And here's one in Ruby. It's designed to be used with Mephisto (a blog engine written in Ruby) but it should give you a general idae.

Answer 3

Thank you both. I didn't think it was that easy since I hadn't read the RFCs for the trackback/pingback protocols. Both answers have been helpful. I'll accept Carl's because it was earlier.

Answer 4

Konrad: Also, I hope you are using a framework like Django to make your life much less painful. Good luck with the blog software!

Answer 5

Konrad: Also, I hope you are using a framework like Django to make your life much less painful.

Of course. ;-) Django for Python and Rails or Campfire in Ruby. However, I probably won't write anything from scratch but rather build on top of an existing engine anyway.