A plugin for rails 2.3 apps which switches the default to escape by default
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
rails_xss gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 105. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 6 stars a year. It ranks #1,083 among Ruby repositories and #15,058 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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rails_xss has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rails_xss is an open-source project written in Ruby: A plugin for rails 2.3 apps which switches the default to escape by default.
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/rails/rails_xss.git
cd rails_xss⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rails_xss 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_xss 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_xss using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/rails/rails_xss.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rails_xss.
Import rails_xss into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rails_xss --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.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rails/rails_xss is currently ranked #15,058 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #15,058 | rails/rails_xss This Project | Ruby | ★ 105 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rails_xss do? +
A plugin for rails 2.3 apps which switches the default to escape by default
What language is rails_xss written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is rails_xss actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 19, 2012 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rails_xss have? +
rails_xss has 105 stars and 21 forks on GitHub.
How does rails_xss rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 105 stars, rails/rails_xss is ranked #15,058 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,083 among Ruby projects.
What license is rails_xss distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
