Inertia Rails Setup

The inertia-rails-setup skill automates the integration of Inertia.js into existing Ruby on Rails applications. It handles the necessary configuration steps to enable seamless server-side rendering and SPA-like navigation without manual setup.

When to use it

• You have an existing Ruby on Rails application and want to add Inertia.js for a smoother user experience.
• You need to quickly configure the inertia-rails gem dependencies and routes in your project.
• Your team wants to reduce boilerplate code when migrating a traditional Rails app to an Inertia-based architecture.
• You are setting up a new Rails project and want Inertia.js enabled from the start via automation.

Key capabilities

• Automatically installs required gems for Inertia.js support in Rails.
• Configures necessary routes and middleware for SPA navigation.
• Sets up initial JavaScript entry points and asset compilation.
• Provides a streamlined CLI workflow to avoid manual file creation.

Example prompts

• "Use inertia-rails-setup to integrate Inertia.js into my existing Rails app located at /path/to/app."
• "Run the inertia-rails-setup skill to configure Inertia for a new Rails project with Hotwire support."
• "Automate the Inertia setup process for this Rails application, including asset pipeline configuration."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your Rails version is compatible with the latest inertia-rails gem before running the setup. Always back up your application state before automating structural changes to avoid unintended overwrites of custom configurations.