Rails plugin: a custom, template-based form builder that attempts to make your forms friendly (and maybe even fun!).
Star History
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MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
form_assistant gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,276 among Ruby repositories and #13,629 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 21, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
form_assistant has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
form_assistant is an open-source project written in Ruby: Rails plugin: a custom, template-based form builder that attempts to make your forms friendly (and maybe even fun!).
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/unders/form_assistant.git
cd form_assistant⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
form_assistant 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 form_assistant 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 form_assistant using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/unders/form_assistant.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for form_assistant.
Import form_assistant into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `form_assistant --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
unders/form_assistant is currently ranked #13,629 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does form_assistant do? +
Rails plugin: a custom, template-based form builder that attempts to make your forms friendly (and maybe even fun!).
What language is form_assistant written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is form_assistant actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 20, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does form_assistant have? +
form_assistant has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does form_assistant rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, unders/form_assistant is ranked #13,629 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,276 among Ruby projects.
What license is form_assistant distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
