hotwire_native_rails

Generate Hotwire Native Rails helpers and bridge components


Keywords
hotwire, hotwire-native, rails
License
MIT
Install
gem install hotwire_native_rails -v 0.4.3

Documentation

Hotwire Native Rails generator

Power pack to make your Rails app Hotwire Native

Installation

Install the gem:

bundle add hotwire_native_rails

Run the generator:

rails g hotwire_native

Usage

Recommended to use with my fork of iOS Hotwire Native starter app.

Helpers

  • viewport_meta_tag - forbid zooming on mobile/native
  • use data: { turbo_action: replace_if_native } to submit authentication forms & forms in modals
  • :mobile request variant. index.html+mobile.erb
  • override link_to to not open internal links in in-app browser on native app
  • conditionally override page <title> for native apps

CSS

  • hotwire-native: css variant (works with CSS and Tailwind)

Bridge Components

  • install Hotwire Native Bridge (works with Importmaps and Node)
  • add default bridge components (Form, Menu, Button)
  • add Nav (UIMenu) component
  • add Review Prompt component
  • bridge_form_with - easily apply Bridge Form component

Path Configuration

  • path_configuration_controller for ios and android
  • Tabs controller - re-route native tabs

Development

Make a release to rubygems:

# 1. update version in version.rb
# 2. zip the gem
gem build hotwire_native_rails.gemspec
# 3. push the zip to rubygems
gem push hotwire_native_rails-0.4.0.gem