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August 12th, 2026

Time is already out for updating Rails to at least 8.0.5.1

In case anyone still runs Rails 7.2.x this is the sign to rush the upgrade. 

I assume that version is now not supported anymore. 

Security support details for Rails versions, highlighting end-of-life dates, including 7.2.x until August 9, 2026.
Source: https://rubyonrails.org/maintenance

If you are running Rails 8.0.x or just updated to this this week NOW is the best time to plan for Rails 8.1 upgrade or even run on Rails master.

Security support details for Rails versions, highlighting end-of-life dates, including 7.2.x until August 9, 2026.
Source: https://rubyonrails.org/maintenance

I used this skill https://github.com/lucianghinda/superpowers-ruby/tree/main/skills/rails-upgrade part of Superpowers Ruby multiple times to upgrade from Rails 7.2 to Rails 8 and to Rails 8.1 

And in the community there are multiple skills that helps you to upgarde Ruby or Rails.