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5/8/2026
I built a Ruby gem so I don't have to squint at hash dumps anymore

I built a Ruby gem so I don't have to squint at hash dumps anymore

Short summary

A Ruby developer released typed_print, a zero-dependency gem that converts messy hash dumps into clean, aligned ASCII tables for the console. The gem supports alignment, column filtering, markdown tables, optional colors, and works everywhere from Rails to Docker. Installation is a single command, and the author prioritizes simplicity and stability over feature bloat.

  • Converts unreadable hash dumps to clean, aligned ASCII tables in the console
  • Zero dependencies; works in Rails, scripts, Docker—minimal setup required
  • Markdown support and optional colors; author committed to simplicity over bloat

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