stimulus-rails
A Ruby gem that seamlessly integrates the Stimulus JavaScript framework into Rails applications with automatic setup for import maps or bundlers.
What is stimulus-rails?
Stimulus for Rails is a Ruby gem that integrates the Stimulus JavaScript framework into Ruby on Rails applications. It provides automatic setup and configuration for both import-mapped and JavaScript-bundled Rails apps, making it easy to add interactive behavior to HTML without heavy front-end frameworks. The gem is part of the Hotwire ecosystem and works seamlessly with Turbo to build fast, modern web applications.
Rails developers who want to add modest JavaScript interactivity to their applications without adopting a full front-end framework like React or Vue. It's ideal for teams using Hotwire or those preferring server-rendered HTML with progressive enhancement.
Developers choose Stimulus for Rails because it eliminates the configuration overhead of setting up Stimulus manually in Rails, supports both modern JavaScript approaches (import maps and bundlers), and integrates tightly with Rails conventions and generators. Its automatic controller registration and lazy/eager loading options streamline development while keeping the front-end lightweight.
Overview
Use Stimulus in your Ruby on Rails app
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding interactive form controls and UI enhancements to server-rendered Rails views
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