<h2>Overview</h2>
The Uploadcare Rails plugin offers a powerful integration for developers using Ruby on Rails to streamline file uploads within their applications. This tool leverages the uploadcare-ruby gem, which acts as a comprehensive wrapper for the Uploadcare API, making it easier for developers to manage file uploads and transformations. With its recent updates, the 2.x version brings enhancements and requires an adjustment for users migrating from the 1.x version.
This plugin simplifies the complexities of handling file uploads, including image transformations and API interactions, allowing developers to focus on building enriching user experiences.
<h2>Features</h2>
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API Key Configuration: Easily set up your Uploadcare API keys directly through environment variables or popular gems like dotenv-rails for seamless integration.
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File Uploader Widget: Integrate the Uploadcare file uploader widget into your application using a simple HTML helper, promoting a quick start with minimal code.
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Version Control: Choose between different widget versions and bundles, providing flexibility to adapt the uploader to various project requirements.
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Customizable Global Settings: Modify global variables related to file storage, caching, and deletion right within the initializer file, offering tailored functionality.
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Asset Pipeline Integration: Optionally, serve the Uploadcare widget manually through your asset pipeline for greater control over asset management.
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NPM Compatibility: Streamline installations via NPM, providing modern development convenience and workflow integration.
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