jackdempsey/rails-settings
Settings is a plugin that makes managing a table of global key, value pairs easy. Think of it like a global Hash stored in your database, that uses simple ActiveRecord like methods for manipulation. Keep track of any global setting that you don't want to hard code into your rails app. You can store any kind of object. Strings, numbers, arrays, or any serializable object.
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#5,935
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
rails-settings gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #5,935 among Ruby repositories and #24,188 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 4, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rails-settings has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rails-settings is an open-source project written in Ruby: Settings is a plugin that makes managing a table of global key, value pairs easy. Think of it like a global Hash stored in your database, that uses simple ActiveRecord like methods for manipulation. Keep track of any global setting that you don't want to hard code into your rails app. You can store any kind of object. Strings, numbers, arrays, or any serializable object.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/jackdempsey/rails-settings.git
cd rails-settings
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rails-settings coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed rails-settings into Ruby backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install rails-settings using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jackdempsey/rails-settings.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rails-settings.
Import rails-settings into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rails-settings --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rails-settings do? +
Settings is a plugin that makes managing a table of global key, value pairs easy. Think of it like a global Hash stored in your database, that uses simple ActiveRecord like methods for manipulation. Keep track of any global setting that you don't want to hard code into your rails app. You can store any kind of object. Strings, numbers, arrays, or any serializable object.
What language is rails-settings written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is rails-settings actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 12, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rails-settings have? +
rails-settings has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does rails-settings rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, jackdempsey/rails-settings is ranked #24,188 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5,935 among Ruby projects.
What license is rails-settings distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.