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Fabrication

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Code · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Fabrication is a Ruby gem for generating test objects from fabricator definitions instead of fixtures. You define schematics in spec/fabricators files and Fabrication builds ActiveRecord, Mongoid, or Sequel models for specs and seeds.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
The project site documents an open-source gem installed via Bundler with no subscription pricing.
API access
Not confirmed

Is Fabrication right for you?

A good fit for

Ruby teams writing tests who want readable object factories compatible with major ORMs.

Before you choose

You maintain fabricator definitions and gem upgrades; the site is documentation rather than a hosted service.

Ruby test data factories

Fabrication positions itself as simple, powerful object generation for Ruby tests with auto-loaded fabricator definitions.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Object generationHomepage describes fabricators as schematics for generating Ruby objects on demand.Facts sourced2026-10-04
ORM supportDocs note specific support for ActiveRecord 7.2+, Mongoid 8.1+, and Sequel 5.0+ models.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Fabrication pricing & plans

Free

Free

The project site documents an open-source gem installed via Bundler with no subscription pricing.

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The project site documents an open-source gem installed via Bundler with no subscription pricing.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Fabrication used for?

Fabrication is a Ruby gem for generating test objects from fabricator definitions instead of fixtures. You define schematics in spec/fabricators files and Fabrication builds ActiveRecord, Mongoid, or Sequel models for specs and seeds.

Does Fabrication have a free plan?

The project site documents an open-source gem installed via Bundler with no subscription pricing.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Fabrication cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Fabrication through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You maintain fabricator definitions and gem upgrades; the site is documentation rather than a hosted service.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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