rails-audit-thoughtbot

Audit Ruby on Rails applications against thoughtbot best practices and generate a Markdown report.

11|Updated Jun 19, 2013
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MadBomber/experiments --skill rails-audit-thoughtbot
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Skill: rails-audit-thoughtbot
Source: https://github.com/MadBomber/experiments/tree/main/ai_misc/skills/rails-audit-thoughtbot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MadBomber/experiments --skill rails-audit-thoughtbot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and reports on code quality issues, security vulnerabilities, and deviations from best practices in Ruby on Rails applications, ensuring maintainable, secure, and high-performing codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Code Audits: Analyzes testing, security, models, controllers, design, views, external services, and database usage against established standards.
  • Best Practice Enforcement: Focuses on thoughtbot's guidelines, including PORO patterns and robust testing.
  • Detailed Reporting: Generates a structured Markdown report with severity levels and actionable recommendations.
  • Use Case: A development team needs to ensure their new Rails feature adheres to security standards and maintainability guidelines before merging into the main branch.

Quick Start

Use the rails-audit-thoughtbot skill to perform a full audit of the current Rails application.

Frequently Asked Questions about rails-audit-thoughtbot

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit my Rails application for thoughtbot best practices?

You can audit a Rails codebase for security vulnerabilities and code quality issues by running a comprehensive analysis against thoughtbot guidelines. This skill checks RSpec testing practices, PORO design patterns, Rails conventions, and database optimization, outputting a markdown report with severity levels.

What is included in a Rails code audit for security and best practices?

A Rails code audit for security and best practices includes analyzing testing practices, security vulnerabilities, code design, Rails conventions, database optimization, and Ruby best practices. The audit produces a structured markdown report grouped by category with actionable recommendations and severity levels.

Can I use this tool to check RSpec testing practices in my Ruby on Rails app?

Yes, you can use this tool to check RSpec testing practices in your Ruby on Rails app. The audit analyzes your testing setup alongside security vulnerabilities, code design, and database optimization, then outputs a detailed markdown report with severity levels and actionable recommendations.

Does the audit check for PORO patterns and ActiveModel usage in Rails?

Yes, the audit checks for PORO patterns and ActiveModel usage in Rails. It analyzes code design against thoughtbot guidelines, focusing on Plain Old Ruby Objects with ActiveModel, and includes this in a markdown report with severity levels and actionable recommendations.

What's the best way to ensure my Rails feature adheres to security standards before merging?

The best way to ensure a Rails feature adheres to security standards before merging is to run a comprehensive code audit against thoughtbot best practices. This analyzes security vulnerabilities, testing, and code design, producing a markdown report with severity levels and actionable recommendations.

What format does the Rails code audit report use for results?

The Rails code audit report uses a structured markdown format for results. The report is grouped by category, including testing, security, models, controllers, and database usage, with severity levels and actionable recommendations for each identified issue.