Bootstrap SB Admin Base V2 for Rails

bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2 is a Rails gem that integrates the Bootstrap-based admin theme SB Admin 2. Originally created by Start Bootstrap, this gem adapts the theme for easy integration into Rails applications by managing fonts, images, CSS, and JavaScript assets.

Check out the original Bootstrap admin theme repository here.

Installation

Add this line to your Gemfile:

gem 'bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2'

Then run:

bundle install

Or install it manually:

gem install bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2

Usage

Version 0.2.x and Below

After installing the gem, add these lines to your manifest files:

In application.js:

//= require bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2

In application.css:

*= require bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2

Version 0.3.x and Above

From version 0.3.x, two dependencies were added: jquery-rails and font-awesome-rails to keep jQuery and Font Awesome updated.

Ensure jquery-rails is required before bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2 in application.js:

//= require jquery
//= require jquery_ujs
//= require bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2

And in application.css, require font-awesome-rails:

*= require font-awesome
*= require bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2

RTL Version

For the RTL version of the template, use this in application.css instead:

*= require bootstrap_sb_admin_base_v2_rtl

Check out the RTL adaptation here.

With this setup, you can use the SB Admin 2 Bootstrap template in your Rails application. For full documentation, visit SB Admin 2.

Where Can I Find the Code?

The gem’s source code is available on GitHub. Feel free to clone, modify, and experiment with it! 😃

Example Usage in a Rails Application

To make testing easier, I created a simple Rails template application as a starting point for new projects. Check out rails-blank-template-app.