Irwi

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Complete wiki plugin for Ruby on Rails

Overview

Irwi is a powerful Ruby on Rails 4 plugin designed to seamlessly integrate wiki functionality into your application. By facilitating collaborative content creation, it allows developers to enrich their projects with an interactive and user-friendly experience. With its intuitive setup and customizable features, Irwi serves as an excellent choice for those looking to add robust wiki capabilities without extensive overhead.

This plugin not only generates essential components like controllers and models but also offers abundant flexibility through configuration options, formatter selections, and pagination support. Whether you are enhancing documentation or creating community-driven content, Irwi stands out as a comprehensive solution.

Features

  • Easy Installation: Simply add Irwi to your Gemfile and run the generator to create necessary files for wiki pages, ensuring a hassle-free setup process.
  • Customizable Templates: Modify or create your own templates for key actions such as show, edit, and history to match your application's design aesthetic.
  • Flexible Linking: Quickly link pages using straightforward syntax; if the page doesn’t exist, it helps users by facilitating the creation of new pages seamlessly.
  • Configurable User Details: Customize the rendering of usernames or links via the wiki_user helper, enhancing the user experience with personalized connections.
  • Custom Formatters: Choose from various formatter options including RedCloth and BlueCloth, or define your custom formatter to tailor content presentation to your needs.
  • Robust Pagination: Incorporate pagination into your wiki pages using WillPaginate or Kaminari, adding a professional touch to content management.
  • Access Control Options: Integrate access control mechanisms by configuring the user class and current user methods to maintain security and user permissions within your wiki.

With its rich set of features, Irwi offers a dynamic and adaptable platform for wiki functionality that aligns with your specific requirements.