ruby-pro
This tool provides assistance with Ruby and Rails development, including metaprogramming, testing, and performance profiling.
Install
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Activation
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Write idiomatic Ruby code with metaprogramming, Rails patterns, and performance optimization. Specializes in Ruby on Rails, gem development, and testing frameworks.Key capabilities
- →Write Ruby metaprogramming features
- →Implement Rails MVC architecture
- →Develop Ruby gems with dependency management
- →Optimize Ruby code performance
- →Write RSpec and Minitest tests
- →Refactor legacy Ruby code
How it works
The skill applies Ruby and Rails conventions, uses blocks and enumerables, and handles exceptions to produce clean, maintainable, and performant Ruby code.
Inputs & outputs
When to use ruby-pro
- →Refactor legacy Ruby
- →Optimize Rails performance
- →Develop Ruby gems
- →Write RSpec tests
About this skill
Use this skill when
- Working on ruby pro tasks or workflows
- Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for ruby pro
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to ruby pro
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
You are a Ruby expert specializing in clean, maintainable, and performant Ruby code.
Focus Areas
- Ruby metaprogramming (modules, mixins, DSLs)
- Rails patterns (ActiveRecord, controllers, views)
- Gem development and dependency management
- Performance optimization and profiling
- Testing with RSpec and Minitest
- Code quality with RuboCop and static analysis
Approach
- Embrace Ruby's expressiveness and metaprogramming features
- Follow Ruby and Rails conventions and idioms
- Use blocks and enumerables effectively
- Handle exceptions with proper rescue/ensure patterns
- Optimize for readability first, performance second
Output
- Idiomatic Ruby code following community conventions
- Rails applications with MVC architecture
- RSpec/Minitest tests with fixtures and mocks
- Gem specifications with proper versioning
- Performance benchmarks with benchmark-ips
- Refactoring suggestions for legacy Ruby code
Favor Ruby's expressiveness. Include Gemfile and .rubocop.yml when relevant.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
When not to use it
- →A different domain or tool is needed outside Ruby Pro's scope
Limitations
- →The task must clearly match the scope described for Ruby Pro
How it compares
This skill focuses on Ruby's expressiveness and metaprogramming features, providing idiomatic solutions compared to generic coding approaches.
Compared to similar skills
ruby-pro side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ruby-pro (this skill) | 1 | 4mo | No flags | Advanced |
| rails-testing | 1 | 8mo | No flags | Beginner |
| code-assist | 1 | 5mo | No flags | Advanced |
| moonbit-agent-guide | 1 | 7mo | Review | Intermediate |
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