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How can MixItUp jQuery plugin be used to filter dynamic collections in Webflow, allowing for automatic appearance of new categories and items in the filters and content?

To use the MixItUp jQuery plugin to filter dynamic collections in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

1. Add the MixItUp plugin to your Webflow project by copying the plugin's code into your project's custom code settings. You can usually find this code on the MixItUp plugin's website or documentation.

2. Create a dynamic collection in Webflow for the items you want to filter. This could be blog posts, portfolio items, or any other type of content.

3. Design a Collection List in Webflow to display the dynamic collection items on your page. Customize the layout and design of each item as desired.

4. Add filter buttons to your page using HTML embed elements in Webflow. These buttons will be used to trigger the filtering functionality. Each button should have a unique class or data attribute that corresponds to the category or filter you want to apply.

5. Add custom code in the page's custom code settings or in an external JavaScript file. This code will use the MixItUp plugin to initialize the filtering functionality and handle the percolation of new categories and items.

Here's an example code snippet to achieve this:

```javascript
$(document).ready(function() {
var mixer = mixitup('.collection-list'); // Replace '.collection-list' with the class or ID of your Collection List element

Webflow.require('ix2').init(); // If you are using Webflow's Interactions 2.0, you'll need to initialize it separately

// Trigger MixItUp to update when new items are added to the collection
Webflow.push(function() {
mixer.forceRefresh();
});
});
```

In this example, we initialize the MixItUp plugin on the Collection List element with the class `.collection-list`. Make sure to replace it with the actual class or ID of your Collection List.

The `mixer.forceRefresh()` function is used to update the filtering functionality whenever new items are added to the collection dynamically.

Remember to also add the necessary styling and interactions to create a smooth user experience when filtering the items. This may involve hiding or revealing items based on the selected filters or applying animations to the transitions.

By following these steps, you should be able to implement MixItUp to filter dynamic collections in Webflow, allowing for the automatic appearance of new categories and items in the filters and content.

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