Documentation
Everything you need to add blogging and content management to your Rails 8 application.
If you're looking for help using the RailsPress admin interface (creating posts, managing content groups, etc.), check out the Guide section.
Overview
Introduction to RailsPress, the blog engine and Entity System for Rails 8.
Installation
Add RailsPress to your Rails app, run migrations, and start creating content in minutes.
Blogging
Create a full-featured blog frontend with posts, categories, tags, search, RSS feeds, and SEO.
Entity System
Manage any ActiveRecord model through the admin interface with the flexible Entity system.
Import & Export
Bulk import and export posts with markdown files and YAML frontmatter support.
Inline Editing
Edit content directly on the frontend with inline editing support.
Configuration
Configure authors, post images, authentication, and other options for your blog.
Theming
Customize the admin interface with CSS variables. Colors, typography, spacing, and component styling.
Admin Helpers
Reference for admin view helper methods. Form fields, layout components, and display utilities.
Focal Points
Set focal points on images to control cropping across different aspect ratios and contexts.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for installation, authentication, entities, and more.
Upgrading
How to upgrade between versions, copy new migrations, and handle breaking changes.
Quick Reference
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
/railspress/admin |
Admin dashboard |
/railspress/admin/posts |
Manage posts |
/railspress/admin/categories |
Manage categories |
/railspress/admin/tags |
Manage tags |
/railspress/admin/imports/posts |
Import posts |
/railspress/admin/exports/posts |
Export posts |