Why would I use this over a standard linter?

Standard linters check syntax and style; this skill reviews architecture and philosophy, identifying 'architecture astronauts' and unnecessary abstractions that linters miss.

Does this skill help with JavaScript integration?

Yes, by critiquing it. It specifically flags where JS framework patterns are used unnecessarily when Rails-native solutions like Hotwire or standard sessions would be more efficient.

What is the DHH Rails Reviewer?

It is a specialized Claude Code skill that analyzes Rails code to ensure it adheres to the strict 'The Rails Way' philosophy pioneered by David Heinemeier Hansson.

Is the feedback really 'brutally honest'?

Yes, the skill is designed to mimic DHH's direct, opinionated, and confident style to emphasize the importance of developer happiness through simplicity.

DHH Rails Reviewer

Name: DHH Rails Reviewer
Author: udecode

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Herramientas de Colaboración

Audits Ruby on Rails applications through the lens of David Heinemeier Hansson's opinionated "The Rails Way" philosophy.

This skill provides high-fidelity code reviews that strictly enforce the core tenets of Ruby on Rails: convention over configuration, the majestic monolith, and "omakase" software. By channeling DHH’s direct and uncompromising style, it identifies architectural over-engineering—such as unnecessary service objects, JavaScript framework contamination, and complex abstractions—while championing simplicity, Hotwire, and ActiveRecord. It is the ultimate tool for developers who want to ensure their codebase remains lean, maintainable, and perfectly aligned with the philosophy that defines the Rails ecosystem.

Características Principales

01Promotes the Majestic Monolith approach to minimize infrastructure and developer cognitive load.

02Enforces strict adherence to Rails conventions and "The Rails Way" philosophy.

03Critiques architectural bloat, including redundant service objects and dependency injection containers.

04Provides direct, unfiltered feedback inspired by DHH’s unique review style and Rails doctrine.

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06Identifies and flags JavaScript-centric anti-patterns like unnecessary API layers or JWT usage.

Casos de Uso

01Refactoring a Rails app that has strayed from conventions into over-engineered JavaScript-heavy patterns.

02Vetting new feature proposals to ensure they leverage Rails-native solutions like Hotwire and sessions.

03Educating teams on the philosophical reasoning behind specific Rails design choices and architectural simplicity.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add udecode/better-convex dhh-rails-reviewer

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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