Audited
An ActiveRecord extension for Rails that logs all changes to your models, including who made them and why.
What is Audited?
Audited is a Ruby gem that adds comprehensive auditing capabilities to ActiveRecord models in Rails applications. It automatically logs every create, update, and destroy operation, storing what changed, who made the change, and optional comments. This solves problems like compliance tracking, debugging data mutations, and maintaining accountability in multi-user systems.
Rails developers building applications that require audit trails for regulatory compliance, data integrity verification, or change monitoring. Particularly useful for financial, healthcare, or enterprise applications where tracking data modifications is critical.
Developers choose Audited because it integrates seamlessly with ActiveRecord, requires minimal configuration, and provides extensive features like user attribution, associated audits, and conditional auditing. Unlike manual solutions, it offers a standardized, maintainable approach to audit trails with strong community support and regular updates.
Overview
Audited (formerly acts_as_audited) is an ORM extension that logs all changes to your Rails models.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding compliance-ready audit trails to Rails applications for regulations like GDPR or HIPAA
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