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Bootstrap Wysihtml5 Rails

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WYSIWYG editor for Bootstrap, integrated in Rails assets pipeline

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Overview

Bootstrap Wysihtml5 for Rails is an innovative tool that seamlessly integrates a powerful WYSIWYG editor into your Rails applications, built on the popular Bootstrap framework. Designed by James Hollingworth, this plugin enhances the user experience by providing a stylish interface for content editing, while maintaining robust functionality. With the latest versions focusing on Bootstrap 3 support, Bootstrap Wysihtml5 allows developers to take full advantage of modern web design principles while implementing a user-friendly editing environment.

By packaging the Wysihtml5 editor as a Ruby gem, this project simplifies its installation and configuration within the Rails assets pipeline. It's an essential tool for developers seeking to enhance their applications with a rich text editor that works smoothly alongside Bootstrap's responsive design features, offering efficiency and flexibility for web app development.

Features

  • Easy Integration: Simply include it in your Gemfile and run a bundle install to get started quickly with minimal setup requirements.

  • Bootstrap Compatibility: This WYSIWYG editor is designed to work seamlessly with Bootstrap 3, allowing for a cohesive design experience.

  • Rich Text Editing: Users can enjoy advanced editing features like direct HTML editing, formatting options, and customizable toolbars to suit various needs.

  • SASS Compatibility: Supports both CSS and SASS, enabling developers to customize styles easily and integrate it into existing stylesheets.

  • Simple Form Support: Easily integrate with simple_form using the as: :wysihtml5 option for straightforward form-building.

  • Customizable Options: Offers flexibility with toolbar configurations and editing preferences, such as disabling certain formatting options based on user needs.

  • Font Awesome Integration: Users can incorporate Font Awesome icons in the editor, offering additional styling choices beyond Glyphicons.

  • Open Source and Free: Distributed under a permissive license, allowing developers to use, modify, and distribute the software without restrictions.