Copying files from a Rails plugin into the application upon plugin install

Question

When someone installs this plugin, I would like a file to be copied into the config/initializers directory of the app. I could do this in install.rb by copying a template file that resides somewhere in the plugin. Another option would be to require the user to run a generator after install. I know rspec-rails makes you run a generator after you install it, is that the recommended behavior?

And is there anything wrong with copying files into the application in install.rb?

Thanks!

Lou

Answer 1

Does the user need to manually tweak the file? If so, then I would use a generator with parameters. If not, I would prefer that you do it with install.rb. My $.02