A dead simple Ruby API wrapper that uses metaprogramming to build URLs and parse JSON responses.
Blanket is a Ruby gem that provides a dead simple wrapper for making HTTP requests to RESTful APIs. It uses metaprogramming to allow developers to construct API URLs through method chaining and automatically parses JSON responses into objects with dot-notation access. It solves the problem of verbose, repetitive HTTP client code by offering a clean, intuitive interface.
Ruby developers who need to interact with JSON-based REST APIs in their applications and want a lightweight, elegant alternative to more complex HTTP libraries.
Developers choose Blanket for its minimalistic design and fluent interface that reduces boilerplate code. Its unique selling point is the use of metaprogramming to enable URL construction via method calls, making API integration feel more like natural Ruby code.
A dead simple API wrapper
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Uses method chaining to build API URLs naturally, as shown with github.users('inf0rmer').repos.get, reducing boilerplate code and improving readability.
Parses JSON responses into objects with dot syntax, allowing easy access to nested keys like repo.owner.login without manual hash parsing.
Supports global defaults for headers, parameters, and extensions that can be overridden per request, simplifying setup for consistent API interactions.
Raises tailored exceptions for HTTP errors like 404, with access to status codes and error bodies, aiding in robust debugging and error management.
Explicitly supports only JSON responses, making it unsuitable for APIs that return XML or other formats, as stated in the README.
Relies on method_missing for URL building, which can cause method conflicts and obscure stack traces, complicating debugging and maintenance.
Lacks common HTTP client capabilities like automatic retries, timeout handling, or middleware support, requiring manual implementation for production robustness.