Active Admin

Active Admin is a Ruby on Rails plugin developed by Greg Bell and VersaPay. According to the vendor, it is designed to simplify the process of creating administration style interfaces for businesses. It abstracts common business application patterns, making it easier for developers to implement interfaces with minimal effort. Active Admin is targeted towards small to large enterprises in various professions and industries, including software development, web development, e-commerce, content management systems, and financial services.

Key Features

Customizable global navigation: According to the vendor, Active Admin allows users to create usable admin interfaces for their business by customizing the global navigation menu to suit their specific needs.

Scopes: Active Admin enables the creation of sections of mutually exclusive resources for quick navigation and reporting. According to the vendor, this feature helps organize and categorize resources based on specific criteria.

Index Styles: Active Admin offers multiple styles for index screens, including table view, grids, blocks, and a blog view. Developers can choose the most suitable layout for displaying resources, according to the vendor.

API & Downloads: Each registered resource in Active Admin becomes available as JSON, XML, and CSV downloads. According to the vendor, this provides the flexibility to customize the output format according to specific requirements.

User Authentication: Active Admin supports user authentication through the bundled Devise configuration. Developers can also implement their own authorization using the provided hooks, according to the vendor.

Action Items: Active Admin enables the addition of buttons, links, or other content in the "Action Items" section on each screen. This provides a convenient way to include custom actions or shortcuts for users, according to the vendor.

Filters: Active Admin allows users to filter resources by searching strings, text fields, dates, and numeric values. According to the vendor, this enhances the user experience by providing a quick and efficient way to find specific resources.

Sidebar Sections: Active Admin provides a simple DSL (Domain-Specific Language) to customize the sidebar sections. Developers can tailor the sidebar content based on the specific needs of their application, according to the vendor.