Can I use this for API-only Rails applications?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for API controllers, JSON responses, and status code management suitable for headless backends and mobile app support.

How does this skill help with Rails security?

It provides standardized patterns for Strong Parameters and controller filters to prevent mass assignment vulnerabilities and ensure unauthorized access is blocked at the controller level.

Does it support nested resources in routes?

Absolutely. The skill covers routing configurations for nested and shallow resources, as well as handling deep-nested attributes through Strong Parameters.

How do I handle application-wide errors with this skill?

It provides patterns using 'rescue_from' in the ApplicationController to manage common Rails exceptions like RecordNotFound or ParameterMissing globally.

Rails Action Controller Patterns

Name: Rails Action Controller Patterns
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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API Development

Implements robust Ruby on Rails controllers using standardized RESTful conventions, routing, and parameter handling.

This Claude Code skill provides a comprehensive set of patterns and best practices for Ruby on Rails Action Controllers. It assists developers in implementing secure strong parameters, managing request filters, configuring complex RESTful routes, and handling diverse response formats. Whether you are building traditional monolithic applications or modern API-only services, this skill ensures your controllers follow Rails conventions for clean, maintainable, and professional code, reducing boilerplate while increasing security and readability.

Key Features

01Standardized RESTful resource and route generation

02Integrated session, cookie, and flash message management patterns

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04Standardized global error handling and HTTP status code management

05Secure Strong Parameters implementation for nested and conditional attributes

06Comprehensive filter and callback management (before, after, around)

Use Cases

01Implementing global error handling and custom rendering logic for multi-format responses

02Securing controller actions with robust parameter filtering and authentication filters

03Designing complex RESTful APIs with nested resources and custom member/collection routes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thebushidocollective/han rails-action-controller-patterns

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