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A complete Rails 8 rewrite of the ESM platform with Hotwire, ViewComponents, and modern UI patterns. Five years of Rails experience distilled into what the platform should have been from the start.

Details

> README.md

Exile Server Manager (ESM) - Website

ESM’s web dashboard provides a centralized interface for managing Exile servers and communities through Discord. Server owners can configure commands, manage notifications, and monitor their servers, while players can manage their accounts and XM8 notification routing - all from a modern, responsive web interface.

Features

Server Management: Configure server settings, mods, rewards, and gambling parameters
Command Configuration: Enable/disable commands, set cooldowns, and manage permissions
Notification System: Create custom Discord notifications with dynamic variables
XM8 Routing: Players can route their game notifications to specific Discord channels
Account Management: Link Steam/Discord accounts, create aliases, and set defaults
Real-time Updates: Built with Hotwire for seamless, SPA-like interactions

For Developers

This is the source code for ESM’s web dashboard. If you’re looking to install ESM for your Exile server, please visit our Getting Started Guide.

Requirements

Ruby 3.2.2+
PostgreSQL 15+
Redis
Node.js 18+ (for Vite)
Understanding of:
- Ruby on Rails
- SLIM templating
- Bootstrap 5.3
- Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus)
- Active Record

Setup

Method 1: Using Nix (Recommended)

# Install nix and direnv
# Enable flakes in your nix config
direnv allow

Method 2: Manual Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/itsthedevman/esm_website
cd esm_website

# Install dependencies
bundle install
yarn install

# Setup environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration

# Initialize database
bin/setup

# Start development server
bin/assets &
bin/dev

Core Systems

Authentication: Discord OAuth with Devise
Authorization: Role-based access control for communities and servers
View Layer: SLIM templates with Bootstrap 5.3 styling
Interactivity: Stimulus controllers for dynamic UI components
Real-time Updates: Turbo Frames and Streams for SPA-like experience
Asset Pipeline: Vite for modern JavaScript and CSS bundling

License

ESM is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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