Can I use this skill to refactor existing code?

Absolutely. The skill can analyze existing Ruby code and refactor it to follow 37signals' readability standards and architectural patterns.

Why does this skill restrict controllers to 7 actions?

Following DHH's philosophy, restricting controllers to index, show, new, create, edit, update, and destroy prevents 'action bloat' and encourages creating specific, focused controllers.

Does this skill support modern Rails features?

Yes, it fully supports modern patterns like Current attributes, Turbo Streams, and the 'Majestic Monolith' infrastructure including SQLite and Solid Queue.

What is DHH style in Ruby on Rails?

It is an opinionated approach that prioritizes developer happiness and clarity through REST purity (7 standard actions), 'fat' models, 'thin' controllers, and modern tools like Hotwire.

DHH Ruby & Rails Style

Name: DHH Ruby & Rails Style
Author: Activer007

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Developer Tools

Writes Ruby and Rails code following the opinionated, "Majestic Monolith" philosophy championed by DHH and 37signals.

About

This skill provides Claude with the domain-specific knowledge to write Ruby on Rails code using the distinctive 37signals style, emphasizing clarity over cleverness and developer happiness. It enforces strict REST purity with seven-action controllers, promotes the 'fat model, thin controller' architectural pattern, and implements modern Rails conventions like Hotwire, Current attributes, and the latest 37signals-backed infrastructure tools like Solid Queue and Solid Cache. It is ideal for developers looking to build modern Rails applications using the same patterns found in Basecamp, HEY, and Campfire.

Key Features

Strict adherence to the 7 RESTful controller actions pattern
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Architectural guidance for the 'Majestic Monolith' stack (SQLite, Solid Queue, Current Attributes)
Integration of Hotwire and Turbo Stream patterns for reactive interfaces
Implementation of 'Fat Models' for business logic and authorization
Application of DHH-specific Ruby syntax and indentation preferences

Use Cases

Building a new Rails application using 37signals' established best practices
Refactoring existing Rails controllers and models to improve REST purity and readability
Implementing real-time features using Hotwire and model-level broadcasting

About

Key Features

Strict adherence to the 7 RESTful controller actions pattern
0 GitHub stars
Architectural guidance for the 'Majestic Monolith' stack (SQLite, Solid Queue, Current Attributes)
Integration of Hotwire and Turbo Stream patterns for reactive interfaces
Implementation of 'Fat Models' for business logic and authorization
Application of DHH-specific Ruby syntax and indentation preferences

Use Cases

Building a new Rails application using 37signals' established best practices
Refactoring existing Rails controllers and models to improve REST purity and readability
Implementing real-time features using Hotwire and model-level broadcasting