rails-dashboard
A terminal-based dashboard for Rails development that visualizes and improves your Rails server logs.
What is rails-dashboard?
Rails Dashboard is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that transforms Rails server logs into an interactive, visual dashboard. It parses log output in real-time to provide structured views of requests, SQL queries, parameters, and rendering details, solving the problem of sifting through dense text logs during development.
Rails developers who work extensively in the terminal and want a faster, more visual way to debug and monitor their application's behavior without switching to browser-based tools.
Developers choose Rails Dashboard because it offers a terminal-native, keyboard-first experience that integrates seamlessly into existing Rails workflows, providing immediate insight into application performance and behavior without external dependencies.
Overview
Rails Dashboard is a developer tool that enhances the standard Rails server log by providing a structured, interactive terminal interface. It parses and visualizes log data in real-time, making it easier to debug and monitor Rails applications during development.
Key Features
- Breakdown View — Visual timeline of request processing stages (controller, view, ActiveRecord).
- Params View — Detailed inspection of request parameters and query strings.
- ActiveRecord View — SQL query analysis with execution times and database interactions.
- Renderings View — Breakdown of template rendering and partials used in responses.
- Raw Log View — Access to the original log output for complete transparency.
- Keyboard Navigation — Full keyboard control with Vim-like keybindings for efficient log exploration.
Philosophy
Rails Dashboard brings the convenience of browser developer tools to the terminal, prioritizing a fast, keyboard-driven workflow that keeps developers in their command-line environment.
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