Textacular is a full-text search extension for ActiveRecord models in Ruby on Rails, built on top of PostgreSQL's native full-text search features. It allows developers to perform natural language searches across multiple columns with minimal configuration, providing a powerful and efficient alternative to third-party search services. Textacular integrates seamlessly with Rails queries and scopes for a smooth developer experience.

Features

  • Leverages PostgreSQL’s built-in full-text search capabilities
  • Adds full-text search to ActiveRecord models with simple syntax
  • Supports searching across multiple columns
  • Works with scopes and existing Rails query chains
  • No external search service dependencies
  • Easy to set up and maintain within existing Rails apps

Project Samples

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