A convention-based Ruby library for managing application configuration with automatic encryption and organization.
Chamber is a Ruby library for managing application configuration settings through a convention-based approach. It provides automatic encryption for sensitive data, organizes settings in YAML files, and integrates seamlessly with deployment platforms like Heroku. The library solves the problem of securely managing configuration without requiring separate repositories or complex setup.
Ruby developers building applications that need secure, organized configuration management, particularly those deploying to platforms like Heroku or working in team environments with sensitive credentials.
Developers choose Chamber for its combination of simplicity and security—it automatically handles encryption while maintaining a clean, convention-based workflow. Unlike other configuration tools, it requires no extra repositories, works with any Ruby project, and includes CLI tools for easy management.
A surprisingly configurable convention-based approach to managing your application's custom configuration settings.
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Automatically encrypts settings prefixed with _secure_ and handles decryption transparently, as demonstrated in the README where _secure_smtp_password is encrypted after running chamber secure.
Uses a straightforward settings.yml file structure without framework-specific configurations, making it easy to organize and access settings with Chamber.dig.
Designed to work seamlessly with Heroku and other deployment platforms, reducing setup complexity for cloud-based deployments.
Includes command-line utilities like chamber secure for managing encryption, streamlining configuration workflows without extra dependencies.
Chamber only supports YAML configuration files, lacking built-in options for JSON, TOML, or other formats, which can be restrictive for teams with existing setups.
Requires secure management of encryption keys for deployment, adding overhead for key rotation and environment variable handling in production.
The full reference is in a separate wiki, not the README, making it harder to find comprehensive details without external navigation.