rails-concern

Generate Rails concerns with tests-first TDD workflow for shared behavior.

3|Updated Oct 16, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/dchuk/source_monitor --skill rails-concern-dchuk
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Skill: rails-concern
Source: https://github.com/dchuk/source_monitor/tree/main/.claude/skills/rails-concern
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dchuk/source_monitor --skill rails-concern-dchuk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creates Rails concerns (ActiveSupport::Concern modules) for shared behavior across models or controllers with tests-first.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates concerns with accompanying tests following a Test-Driven Development workflow.
  • Places generated concerns under app/models/concerns/ or app/controllers/concerns/ as appropriate.
  • Supports use cases like shared validations, callbacks, or helpers across multiple components.

Quick Start

Write a failing test for the concerns, then run the tests to see RED, implement the concern, and run tests again to see GREEN.

Frequently Asked Questions about rails-concern

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

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How do I extract shared Rails validations and callbacks into a concern using TDD?

You extract shared Rails validations and callbacks by generating an ActiveSupport::Concern module with a tests-first workflow, writing a failing test, implementing the concern, and running tests to verify the shared behavior across components.

What is the best way to structure shared behavior across Rails models and controllers?

Structuring shared behavior is best handled by ActiveSupport::Concern modules placed under app/models/concerns or app/controllers/concerns, cleanly organizing shared validations, callbacks, or helpers across multiple Rails components.

How does a test-driven workflow work when generating Rails concerns?

A test-driven workflow for Rails concerns works by writing a failing test for the desired behavior, running it to see RED, implementing the concern module, and running the tests again to achieve a GREEN state.

Can I use ActiveSupport::Concern for refactoring common helpers in Rails apps?

Yes, you can use ActiveSupport::Concern for refactoring common helpers in Rails apps by extracting shared validations, callbacks, or helper methods into dedicated modules under the appropriate concerns directory.

Where are generated Rails concerns placed in the application directory structure?

Generated Rails concerns are placed under app/models/concerns/ or app/controllers/concerns/ as appropriate, ensuring the modules are correctly autoloaded and integrated within the ActiveSupport::Concern framework.