Rails code following 37signals conventions: REST purity, fat models, thin controllers, and clarity over cleverness.
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example: Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example: Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example: Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Time estimate: 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Prerequisites
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epx add everyinc/compound-engineering-plugin --skill dhh-rails-styleCompatible with
Supported agents
Applies DHH style patterns including CRUD controllers, state-as-records instead of booleans, and Current attributes for defaults
Covers controllers, models, views, architecture, testing, and dependency decisions with specific naming conventions and code examples
Emphasizes vanilla Rails over gems: Minitest over RSpec, fixtures over factory_bot, Solid Queue over Sidekiq,
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versiondhh-rails-styleExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
epx add everyinc/compound-engineering-plugin --skill dhh-rails-styleFetches dhh-rails-style from everyinc/compound-engineering-plugin and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/dhh-rails-style
Restart Cursor to activate dhh-rails-style. Access via /dhh-rails-stylein your agent's command palette.
Learn more:View source on GitHubSkills CLI docsAbout CursorWhat are agent skills?
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Common Pitfalls
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
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Registry listing for dhh-rails-style matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
We added dhh-rails-style from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
dhh-rails-style reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
I recommend dhh-rails-style for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
dhh-rails-style fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
I recommend dhh-rails-style for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
dhh-rails-style reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
We added dhh-rails-style from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Registry listing for dhh-rails-style matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
dhh-rails-style fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
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