Less Rails
A Rails gem that integrates the Less CSS preprocessor into the Rails 5+ asset pipeline.
What is Less Rails?
Less-Rails is a Ruby gem that integrates the Less CSS preprocessor into the Rails asset pipeline. It allows developers to write stylesheets using Less syntax—like variables, mixins, and nested rules—while benefiting from Rails' asset compilation, caching, and dependency management. The gem handles `.less` file processing, import tracking, and provides asset helpers for seamless Rails asset referencing.
Rails developers who want to use the Less CSS preprocessor within their Rails applications, particularly those using Rails 5+ and the asset pipeline for stylesheet management.
Developers choose Less-Rails because it provides a native Rails experience for Less, with automatic Sprockets integration, dependency tracking for imports, and configuration flexibility. It eliminates manual setup and ensures Less works seamlessly with Rails' asset pipeline conventions.
Overview
:-1: :train: Less.js For Rails
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding Less CSS preprocessing to existing Rails applications
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