How is query scoping handled for child records?

Collections are automatically scoped to the parent via policies. For has_many associations, it uses the association directly; for has_one, it applies a specific foreign key where-clause.

Is authorization handled automatically for nested resources?

Yes, Plutonium authorizes access to the parent record (typically checking for :read? permissions) before allowing access to the child resource context.

How does it prevent route name collisions?

It uses a unique 'nested_' prefix for child routes, allowing a resource to be registered as both a top-level and a nested resource simultaneously without conflict.

Does this skill support multi-level nesting?

Plutonium currently supports one level of nesting (parent to child) to maintain architectural simplicity and prevent overly complex routing structures.

Do I need to manually add parent IDs to my forms?

No, the skill automatically injects the parent record into the resource parameters and hides the parent field in forms because the context is already determined by the URL.

Plutonium Nested Resource Management

Name: Plutonium Nested Resource Management
Author: radioactive-labs

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API Development

Automates the creation and management of nested Rails routes, query scoping, and URL generation for parent-child relationships.

Plutonium Nested Resources simplifies the implementation of complex hierarchical data structures in Ruby on Rails applications by automatically handling the boilerplate associated with has_many and has_one associations. It manages everything from route prefixing and parent resolution to automatic query scoping and authorization, ensuring that child resources are always correctly contextualized within their parent records. This skill is essential for developers building administrative dashboards or multi-tenant systems where resources are frequently accessed through a parent container.

Key Features

01Built-in parent resolution and authorization via current_parent and policy checks.

02Simplified URL generation for collections and singular resources with resource_url_for.

03Automatic injection of parent records into resource parameters for seamless form handling.

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05Automatic nested route generation with 'nested_' prefixing to prevent collisions.

06Intelligent query scoping that prioritizes parent associations over entity scopes.

Use Cases

01Implementing singular has_one profile resources that require scoped access and singular routing.

02Streamlining breadcrumb navigation and data isolation in complex relational database structures.

03Building hierarchical dashboards where resources like 'Properties' or 'Employees' belong to specific 'Companies'.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add radioactive-labs/plutonium-core plutonium-nested-resources

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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