Neat is no longer maintained, but it was a fluid grid framework designed to be simple to use while allowing flexibility for customization in the future. Although we encourage the use of native CSS features like Grid and Flexbox over float-based frameworks, understanding how Neat works can still be beneficial.

Table of Contents

• Requirements
• Installation
• Command Line Interface
• The Bourbon Family
• Contributing
• License
• About

Requirements

To get started with Neat, you need:

• Sass 3.4+ or LibSass 3.3+

Installation

You can install Neat easily by following these steps:

1. Install the Neat gem using the RubyGems package manager:

gem install neat

2. Install or update Neat’s dependencies:

gem install sass  # or gem update sass

3. If you want a specific installation path:

neat install --path mycustompath

4. Install the Neat library in your current directory:

neat install

5. Finally, import Neat in your stylesheet:

@import neat;

Using Neat with Ruby on Rails

If you’re using Ruby on Rails 4.2 or higher, include Neat with these steps:

1. Add Neat to your Gemfile:

gem neat

2. Run bundle install:

bundle install

3. If you see an error with Sass versions, run:

bundle update sass

4. Import Neat in your application.scss:

@import neat;

Command Line Interface

You can use Neat’s command line with the following commands:

neat [options]

Some of the available options include:

Option	Description
-h, –help	Show help
-v, –version	Show the version number
–path	Specify a custom path
–force	Force install (overwrite)

Commands you can use:

Command	Description
neat install	Install Neat in the current directory
neat update	Overwrite and update Neat
neat remove	Remove Neat from the directory
neat help	Show help
neat version	Show the version number

The Bourbon Family

Neat is part of the Bourbon family, which includes:

• Bourbon: A lightweight Sass toolset
• Bitters: A framework for scaffolding styles

Contributing

For those interested in contributing, please check the contributing document.

License

Neat is free software created by thoughtbot, inc. and may be redistributed under the terms specified in the license.

About

Maintained by the thoughtbot design team, Neat embraces the open-source ethos and fosters innovation.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues while using Neat, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure your Sass or LibSass installation meets the version requirements.
• If you experience installation errors, verify your Gemfile and ensure the dependencies are correctly listed.
• For package-specific issues while using npm, adjust your node-sass includePaths appropriately.
• If you see the error “Bundler could not find compatible versions for gem sass,” run bundle update sass.

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