Rails Consultant
- 16 repo stars
- Updated July 18, 2026
- thoughtbot/rails-consultant
rails-consultant is a Claude Code marketplace plugin with thoughtbot Rails skills so developers can run TDD, feature slicing, and guided code review workflows.
About
rails-consultant is a thoughtbot Claude Code marketplace plugin bundling skills for Rails development and consulting workflows. It provides commands for outside-in TDD, feature slicing into shippable full-stack slices, Socratic code review, codebase explanation, and client communication prep. Developers reach for it when building or reviewing Rails apps with disciplined testing and planning practices drawn from thoughtbot's playbook. Install via marketplace or npx skills add thoughtbot/rails-consultant.
- /test-driven-development for strict outside-in Rails TDD
- /slice for full-stack shippable feature decomposition
- /socratic-review for guided pairing-style code review
- /explain and /prior-art for codebase and pattern discovery
- Client commands: /standup, /hard-news, /offboard
Rails Consultant by the numbers
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| repo stars | ★ 16 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 18, 2026 |
| Repository | thoughtbot/rails-consultant ↗ |
How do I apply disciplined Rails TDD, feature slicing, and Socratic review practices inside Claude Code?
Run Rails-focused TDD, slicing, code explanation, Socratic review, and client communication commands in Claude Code.
Who is it for?
Rails developers and consultants who want outside-in testing, slice planning, and structured client communication commands.
Skip if: Non-Rails stacks or teams wanting generic language-agnostic tooling without Rails-specific conventions.
What you get
Failing-then-passing tests, shippable feature slices, review insights, and polished client communication drafts.
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FAQ
What are the main commands?
/explain, /prior-art, /test-driven-development, /socratic-review, /slice, /rubber-duck, /challenge, /standup, /hard-news, /offboard.
What methodology does TDD follow?
Strict outside-in TDD starting with feature specs, red-green-refactor, adapted from Superpowers and thoughtbot testing articles.
How do I install it in Claude Code?
/plugin marketplace add thoughtbot/Rails Consultant then /plugin install Rails Consultant@Rails Consultant.