The SPA era is over. Hotwire is now the go-to for interactive Rails apps. But API-only Rails still works for mobile apps, teams using frontend frameworks, or multi-platform needs. Here's how to add auth to API-only Rails 8 with the new generator.

We’re going to be at SF Ruby to show the latest and greatest updates we brought to Avo. Who’s going to be there?

Organic traffic is great for building a sustainable digital business, but poor page rendering can hurt your search rankings. Duplicate content is the main culprit. It messes with how search engines index and rank your pages. Here's how to fix it with canonical URLs in Rails.

@adrianthedev.com @lucianghinda.com and the whole @avohq.io team have been incredible hosts. From cool talks, to city tours, to a coffee brewing workshop. @friendlyrb.com has it all ❤️

Add this to the task list for your LLM when creating something with Rails and you've got a good-looking and user-friendly admin interface out of the box with @avohq.io #WeekendProject #Rails #Ruby #ClaudeCode

Can recommend the embassy at #RailsWorld courtesy of @avohq.io

Active Storage has greatly simplified file uploads for Rails applications: it has become the de facto standard replacing alternatives that were dominant back in the day like Paperclip or CarrierWave.

Rails devs: Stop losing users after they close your app. Learn how to build Apple Wallet passes that live on their lock screen and trigger based on location/time. Complete guide: Apple Developer setup → pass creation → dynamic images. Your retention will thank you.

Great products don't guarantee success. As acquisition costs skyrocket, smart founders use referral systems to acquire users for pennies on the dollar. Here's how to build one in Rails with the Refer gem.RetryClaude can make mistakes.

I know it's the summer slump and everybody is thinking about the beach, but how do you like these buttons 🫣?

Just released marksmith 0.4.7 with tab indent, view component 4 support, semantic classes and a few more tweaks. github.com/avo-hq/mark...

Build React apps in Rails without losing form helpers, flash messages, or authentication flows. Complete guide to Superglue: setup to SSR, keeping Rails productivity intact.

If you're doing TailwindCSS development, do yourself a favour and drop this snippet in your `application.html.erb` file ✨ You have an at a glance view of which breakpoint you should use based on the screen size.

I've been playing around with @avohq.io for the past few days and really digging it, especially how declarative it is. My favorite part is not having to build any of the CMS functionality myself.

Learn how to integrate the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into your Rails application to create intelligent, AI-powered tools that can interact with your data and perform complex tasks conversationally. Complete with code examples, client integrations, and real-world use cases

Building configurable OTP input fields with Stimulus for better UX. Those familiar 6-digit verification boxes everyone uses for 2FA, phone verification, and token auth - but done right with smooth user interactions and clean code. avohq.io/blog/otp-in...

The weather this time of year in Philly generally changes a lot day to day so take the forecast for #RailsConf with a grain of salt. Here's my suggestions for anyone traveling from outside the east coast:

Hey hey gang, It's summer and we're knee deep into Avo 4 and baby care (I had the baby and Paul is doing the Avo 4 work). We have a few Avo 3 things to talk about today and I am previewing 4 new features that we built for Avo 4.

LLMs are getting better at understanding websites in real-time, but large context windows can cause them to miss key info among irrelevant content. The llms.txt file solves this by providing a compressed, LLM-friendly Markdown version of your site's important content. avohq.io/blog/llms-t...

I've been marketing Avo as an admin panel framework for years. And it's a very good one, but I think it's time to make the distinction 🙌

🚨 MORE HACK SPACES REVEALED 🚨 We're sharing another round of the incredible open source maintainers you’ll meet at #RailsConf 2025 Hack Spaces! First, meet @adrianthedev.com, the creator of @avohq.io‬!

Video comparison of NoPassword vs OmniAuth and Devise. youtube.com/shorts/5Ry6T...

Passwords have powered the web for decades—but they’re risky and hard to manage. A better way? Secure login codes: simple, safe, and free from bad password habits. avohq.io/blog/passwo...

If your users are moderately technical, let them write Markdown instead of forcing a WYSIWYG editor. They'll be happier and more efficient. Commonmarker gem = CommonMark spec + GitHub-flavored Markdown for extra features your users might love 🚀 avohq.io/blog/github...

Why I like @avohq.io for #Rails so much? Because I can create in a model a datetime field and then I open Avo and I can edit that field with a nice datetime picker. No extra configuration needed. And this is not even the latest version of Avo where it looks even better I think

One of the most requested small-ish features is the ability to bulk destroy records. We kind of procrastinated on this one because it's achievable using the existing Actions feature. Here's a cool way of doing it yourself while you get access to all the context you need 🙌

Here’s a nice sum-up of Avo’s strong suits 💪

Hey everyone, We have a short release today but we'll talk quite a lot about the new Avo 4 experiments so check it out on our release page. avohq.io/releases/3....

Please welcome @avohq.io on board as the first sponsor for tiny ruby #​{conf}! If you're in need of an awesome admin panel or dashboard for Rails, go check them out. helsinkiruby.fi/tinyruby/

Deploying an app to production is rewarding, as users can finally enjoy it. However, bad actors are a reality online and can cause harm if unchecked. Here's how to add Cloudflare Turnstile to a Rails app to combat unwanted or malicious requests. avohq.io/blog/cloudf...

Custom domains for local development in Rails can be a nice addition to our toolbox. Trading localhost and some port number for a short and memorable domain name sounds nice, right? How about if we throw some secure connections into the mix? avohq.io/blog/custom...

How to add Sign in with Apple to a Rails app - A complete guide from Apple Developer account setup to implementation with omniauth. Reduce friction in your authentication flow and meet App Store requirements in one go. avohq.io/blog/sign-i...

Handling file uploads in Rails applications has never been easier. With Active Storage, we can be up and running in a matter of minutes with local uploads and, with some extra effort, we can get cloud uploads rapidly. avohq.io/blog/cloudf...

📱 Boost your app's conversion rates by improving the signup flow! I just wrote a guide on creating multistep onboarding forms in Rails using the Wicked gem - no custom JS needed! Learn how to transform those lengthy forms into a smooth, user-friendly experience. avohq.io/blog/multis...

Hey friends 👋 Avo 3.20 comes with a few enhancements and plenty of bugfixes, but most importantly, preparations for Avo 4 are underway

We're expanding the team and looking for a talented Front-End Engineer with an eye for good design. So if you're that good, join us. We're really friendly and have big plans for the Rails ecosystem. avo.cool/jobs

Markdown is great for rich, portable content—but image handling in most editors is clunky. In this tutorial, we’ll add image upload support to EasyMDE using Rails and Active Storage. avohq.io/blog/markdo...

📝 Need to highlight info or embed content in your Markdown editor? Standard formatting falls short! Shortcodes & callouts let you add rich components without knowing the underlying code. A game-changer for creating dynamic, visually engaging content. avohq.io/blog/marksm...

The 131 edition of @shortruby.com is out. This edition is sponsored by @adamlogic.com from Judoscale. #Ruby #Rails #Newsletter Let me share 👇 some highlights from this edition

Our party wouldn't be possible without @avohq.io! This open-source framework helps developers build Internal Tools, CMSs, CRMs, and Business Apps at lightning speed—all with code. With 1600+ GitHub stars, they're truly developer-first! Join us at the Balkan Ruby party! 🎉

🚀 SEO Pro Tip: Content isn't just what you see. Metadata matters! Learn how to add schema markup to Rails apps and help search engines understand your content better. More context means better visibility. avohq.io/blog/struct...

📱 When CSS media queries aren't enough for responsive design, the Resize Observer API comes to the rescue! Learn how to use it with Stimulus to create truly adaptive components that respond to element size changes, not just viewport width. #webdev #StimulusJS

Yesterday we pushed Marksmith v0.4.0 with dark mode support, improved tabbed interface, better composability, and a bunch of bugfixes.

Hey fellow Avo lovers 🥑 We just released a cool new feature (in beta) we've been working on called "Nested records" where you can create and edit nested records. Isn't that cool?! I mean, we did offer a guide on how to implement it yourself, but this is way better.

Some random thoughts on software as more people start vibe coding in LLMs: Imperative coding will start taking a back seat to more declarative coding. Frameworks like @avohq.io will become more important was we “care less about code”, but need it to “Just Work”™ 🧵

Confetti's magic doesn't fade with age - still just as fun at 40 as it was at 6. We built stimulus-confetti so devs can add celebration bursts to websites. Perfect for birthdays, milestones, or making mundane actions feel special!

Adding OAuth to Rails? Don't just rely on gems - test your implementation! Learn how to properly test social login in your Rails app to maintain code quality and prevent future headaches. avohq.io/blog/testin...

Hey everyone, I hope you're having a great start of spring. We have a few cool things we shipped this month.

Rails 8 tutorial: Implementing social login with built-in authentication. Learn to create Google & GitHub sign-in flows while staying vanilla Rails avohq.io/blog/social-...