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+layout: default
+title: Installation
+nav_order: 3
+description: "Complete installation guide for OpaqueId with all methods and troubleshooting"
+permalink: /installation/
+---
+
+# Installation
+
+This guide covers all installation methods for OpaqueId, from basic setup to advanced configurations.
+
+## Requirements
+
+Before installing OpaqueId, ensure your environment meets these requirements:
+
+### System Requirements
+
+- **Ruby 3.2+** - OpaqueId uses modern Ruby features and requires Ruby 3.2 or higher
+- **Rails 8.0+** - Built specifically for Rails 8.0 and later versions
+- **ActiveRecord 8.0+** - For model integration and generator functionality
+
+### Database Requirements
+
+- **Any ActiveRecord-supported database** - SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
+- **Database permissions** - Ability to create tables and indexes
+
+## Installation Methods
+
+### Method 1: Using Bundler (Recommended)
+
+This is the recommended approach for Rails applications.
+
+#### Step 1: Add to Gemfile
+
+Add OpaqueId to your application's Gemfile:
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+gem 'opaque_id'
+```
+
+#### Step 2: Install Dependencies
+
+Run bundle install to install the gem and its dependencies:
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+```
+
+#### Step 3: Generate Setup
+
+Use the Rails generator to set up OpaqueId for your models:
+
+```bash
+# For a User model
+rails generate opaque_id:install User
+
+# For multiple models
+rails generate opaque_id:install User
+rails generate opaque_id:install Post
+rails generate opaque_id:install Comment
+```
+
+#### Step 4: Run Migrations
+
+Execute the generated migrations:
+
+```bash
+rails db:migrate
+```
+
+### Method 2: Manual Installation
+
+If you prefer manual installation or need more control over the setup process.
+
+#### Step 1: Install the Gem
+
+```bash
+gem install opaque_id
+```
+
+#### Step 2: Create Migration Manually
+
+Create a migration file:
+
+```bash
+rails generate migration AddOpaqueIdToUsers opaque_id:string:uniq
+```
+
+#### Step 3: Edit Migration
+
+Update the migration file:
+
+```ruby
+# db/migrate/YYYYMMDDHHMMSS_add_opaque_id_to_users.rb
+class AddOpaqueIdToUsers < ActiveRecord::Migration[8.0]
+  def change
+    add_column :users, :opaque_id, :string
+    add_index :users, :opaque_id, unique: true
+  end
+end
+```
+
+#### Step 4: Update Model
+
+Manually include the concern in your model:
+
+```ruby
+# app/models/user.rb
+class User < ApplicationRecord
+  include OpaqueId::Model
+end
+```
+
+#### Step 5: Run Migration
+
+```bash
+rails db:migrate
+```
+
+### Method 3: From Source
+
+For development or if you need the latest features.
+
+#### Step 1: Clone Repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/nyaggah/opaque_id.git
+cd opaque_id
+```
+
+#### Step 2: Build and Install
+
+```bash
+gem build opaque_id.gemspec
+gem install opaque_id-*.gem
+```
+
+#### Step 3: Add to Gemfile
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+gem 'opaque_id', path: '/path/to/opaque_id'
+```
+
+#### Step 4: Install Dependencies
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+```
+
+## Generator Options
+
+The Rails generator supports several options for customization:
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```bash
+rails generate opaque_id:install ModelName
+```
+
+### Custom Column Name
+
+```bash
+rails generate opaque_id:install User --column-name=public_id
+```
+
+This will:
+
+- Create a `public_id` column instead of `opaque_id`
+- Add `self.opaque_id_column = :public_id` to your model
+
+### Multiple Models
+
+```bash
+rails generate opaque_id:install User
+rails generate opaque_id:install Post --column-name=slug
+rails generate opaque_id:install Comment
+```
+
+## Post-Installation Setup
+
+### Verify Installation
+
+Check that everything is working correctly:
+
+```ruby
+# In Rails console
+rails console
+
+# Test basic functionality
+user = User.create!(name: "Test User")
+puts user.opaque_id
+# => Should output a 21-character alphanumeric string
+
+# Test finder methods
+found_user = User.find_by_opaque_id(user.opaque_id)
+puts found_user.name
+# => "Test User"
+```
+
+### Configure Global Settings (Optional)
+
+Create an initializer for global configuration:
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/opaque_id.rb
+OpaqueId.configure do |config|
+  config.default_length = 15
+  config.default_alphabet = OpaqueId::STANDARD_ALPHABET
+end
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Installation Issues
+
+#### Issue: Generator Not Found
+
+**Error**: `Could not find generator 'opaque_id:install'`
+
+**Solution**: Ensure the gem is properly installed and bundled:
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+bundle exec rails generate opaque_id:install User
+```
+
+#### Issue: Migration Fails
+
+**Error**: `ActiveRecord::StatementInvalid` or similar database errors
+
+**Solution**: Check your database permissions and Rails version:
+
+```bash
+# Check Rails version
+rails --version
+
+# Check database connection
+rails db:version
+```
+
+#### Issue: Model Not Updated
+
+**Error**: Generator runs but model file isn't updated
+
+**Solution**: Check file permissions and ensure the model file exists:
+
+```bash
+# Check if model file exists
+ls app/models/user.rb
+
+# Check file permissions
+ls -la app/models/user.rb
+```
+
+#### Issue: Bundle Install Fails
+
+**Error**: Dependency conflicts or version issues
+
+**Solution**: Update your Gemfile and run bundle update:
+
+```bash
+bundle update
+bundle install
+```
+
+### Version Compatibility
+
+#### Ruby Version Issues
+
+If you're using an older Ruby version:
+
+```bash
+# Check Ruby version
+ruby --version
+
+# Update Ruby (using rbenv)
+rbenv install 3.2.0
+rbenv local 3.2.0
+```
+
+#### Rails Version Issues
+
+If you're using an older Rails version:
+
+```bash
+# Check Rails version
+rails --version
+
+# Update Rails
+bundle update rails
+```
+
+### Database-Specific Issues
+
+#### PostgreSQL
+
+Ensure you have the correct PostgreSQL adapter:
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+gem 'pg', '~> 1.1'
+```
+
+#### MySQL
+
+Ensure you have the correct MySQL adapter:
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+gem 'mysql2', '~> 0.5'
+```
+
+#### SQLite
+
+SQLite should work out of the box with Rails:
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+gem 'sqlite3', '~> 1.4'
+```
+
+## Uninstallation
+
+If you need to remove OpaqueId from your application:
+
+### Step 1: Remove from Gemfile
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+# gem 'opaque_id'  # Comment out or remove this line
+```
+
+### Step 2: Remove Dependencies
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+```
+
+### Step 3: Remove Migrations (Optional)
+
+If you want to remove the opaque_id columns:
+
+```bash
+rails generate migration RemoveOpaqueIdFromUsers opaque_id:string
+rails db:migrate
+```
+
+### Step 4: Remove Model Code
+
+Remove the include statement from your models:
+
+```ruby
+# app/models/user.rb
+class User < ApplicationRecord
+  # include OpaqueId::Model  # Comment out or remove this line
+end
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+After successful installation:
+
+1. **Read the [Getting Started Guide](getting-started.md)** for basic usage
+2. **Explore [Configuration](configuration.md)** for advanced setup
+3. **Check out [Use Cases](use-cases.md)** for real-world usage patterns
+4. **Review [API Reference](api-reference.md)** for complete documentation
+
+## Support
+
+If you encounter issues during installation:
+
+1. **Check the troubleshooting section** above
+2. **Review the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/nyaggah/opaque_id/issues)** for similar problems
+3. **Open a new issue** with details about your environment and the error