MapView is a commercial Rails gem that generates static map images from GeoJSON data entirely on the backend using Ruby, with no JavaScript or external map APIs required. It integrates with the full Rails GIS stack (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, ActiveRecord, RGeo, libgd-gis) and is particularly useful for PDF reports, transactional emails, and internal dashboards where JS-based maps like Leaflet or Mapbox don't work. The gem is free for development and personal use, with paid licenses required for commercial production use. A public API for request-based rendering is also planned.
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What is MapView?What is it for?The problem it solvesNative integration with the Rails GIS stackThe complete stack:Why is this revolutionary?Real-world example:Commercial ModelProfessional ServicesComing Soon: Public APIRoadmapConclusionCommercial licenseShare this:RelatedSort: