Add centralized help and support messaging system

README.md

@@ -140,16 +140,22 @@ _Requires creating a free account._
 - Node.js >= 20 (CI tested: 20 - 22)
 - A JavaScript package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun)
 
-# Support
-
-- [Click to join **React + Rails Slack**](https://join.slack.com/t/reactrails/shared_invite/zt-38oicm9d0-OO0V~bdg4aYNuZuUbRFSXg).
-
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-- See [Projects](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/tree/master/PROJECTS.md) using and [KUDOS](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/tree/master/KUDOS.md) for React on Rails. Please submit yours! Please edit either page or [email us](mailto:[email protected]) and we'll add your info. We also **love stars** as it helps us attract new users and contributors.
+<!-- TROUBLESHOOTING_LINKS_START -->
+# 🆘 Get Help & Support
+
+**Need immediate help?** Here are your options, ordered by response time:
+
+- 🚀 **Professional Support**: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - Fastest resolution for bugs, upgrades, and consulting
+- 💬 **React + Rails Slack**: [Join our community](https://invite.reactrails.com) - Chat with other developers
+- 🆓 **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/issues) - Community support
+- 📖 **Discussions**: [Ask questions](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/discussions) - General help
+
+**Additional Resources:**
+- [**Subscribe**](https://app.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l1d9x5) for announcements of new releases and tutorials
+- **[forum.shakacode.com](https://forum.shakacode.com)** - Development discussions
+- **[@railsonmaui on Twitter](https://twitter.com/railsonmaui)** - Updates and tips
+- [Projects using React on Rails](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/tree/master/PROJECTS.md) - Submit yours!
+<!-- TROUBLESHOOTING_LINKS_END -->
 
 ## Contributing
 

lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb

@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ def self.invoke_and_exit_if_failed(cmd, failure_message)
         MSG
 
         puts wrap_message(msg)
+        puts ""
+        puts extract_troubleshooting_section
 
         # Rspec catches exit without! in the exit callbacks
         exit!(1)
@@ -278,5 +280,53 @@ def self.prepend_to_file_if_text_not_present(file:, text_to_prepend:, regex:)
 
       puts "Prepended\n#{text_to_prepend}to #{file}."
     end
+
+    # Extract troubleshooting section from README.md for error messages
+    def self.extract_troubleshooting_section
+      readme_path = File.join(gem_root, "README.md")
+      return default_troubleshooting_section unless File.exist?(readme_path)
+
+      readme_content = File.read(readme_path)
+
+      # Extract content between the markers
+      start_marker = "<!-- TROUBLESHOOTING_LINKS_START -->"
+      end_marker = "<!-- TROUBLESHOOTING_LINKS_END -->"
+
+      if readme_content.include?(start_marker) && readme_content.include?(end_marker)
+        start_pos = readme_content.index(start_marker) + start_marker.length
+        end_pos = readme_content.index(end_marker)
+
+        extracted = readme_content[start_pos...end_pos].strip
+        # Convert markdown to terminal-friendly text
+        convert_markdown_to_terminal(extracted)
+      else
+        default_troubleshooting_section
+      end
+    rescue StandardError
+      default_troubleshooting_section
+    end
+
+    private_class_method def self.convert_markdown_to_terminal(markdown_text)
+      markdown_text
+        .gsub(/^#\s+(.+)$/, "\n📞 \\1") # Convert # headers
+        .gsub(/\*\*(.+?)\*\*/, "\\1")                      # Remove bold markdown
+        .gsub(/\[([^\]]+)\]\([^)]+\)/, "\\1")              # Convert links to just text
+        .gsub(/^-\s+/, "   • ")                            # Convert bullets
+        .gsub(/🚀\s+\*\*Professional Support\*\*/, "🚀 Professional Support") # Clean up specific formatting
+    end
+
+    private_class_method def self.default_troubleshooting_section
+      <<~DEFAULT
+        📞 Get Help & Support:
+           • 🚀 Professional Support: [email protected] (fastest resolution)
+           • 💬 React + Rails Slack: https://invite.reactrails.com
+           • 🆓 GitHub Issues: https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/issues
+           • 📖 Discussions: https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/discussions
+      DEFAULT
+    end
+
+    private_class_method def self.gem_root
+      File.expand_path("../..", __dir__)
+    end
   end
 end

lib/tasks/generate_packs.rake

@@ -123,6 +123,24 @@ namespace :react_on_rails do
     puts Rainbow("=" * 80).red
   end
 
+  def show_help_and_support
+    puts ""
+    troubleshooting_content = ReactOnRails::Utils.extract_troubleshooting_section
+    # Display the troubleshooting content with color formatting
+    troubleshooting_content.split("\n").each do |line|
+      case line
+      when /^📞/
+        puts Rainbow(line).magenta.bold
+      when /^\s*•\s*🚀/
+        puts Rainbow(line).yellow
+      when /^\s*•/
+        puts Rainbow(line).cyan
+      else
+        puts Rainbow(line).white unless line.strip.empty?
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
   # rubocop:disable Metrics/AbcSize
   def handle_standard_error(error)
     puts ""
@@ -142,11 +160,7 @@ namespace :react_on_rails do
     puts Rainbow("   2. Check Rails logs: tail -f log/development.log").white
     puts Rainbow("   3. Verify all dependencies are installed: bundle install && npm install").white
     puts Rainbow("   4. Clear cache: rm -rf tmp/cache").white
-    puts ""
-    puts Rainbow("📞 GET HELP:").magenta.bold
-    puts Rainbow("   • Create an issue: https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/issues").cyan
-    puts Rainbow("   • Community discussions: https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/discussions").cyan
-    puts Rainbow("   • Professional support: https://www.shakacode.com/react-on-rails-pro").cyan
+    show_help_and_support
     puts Rainbow("=" * 80).red
   end
   # rubocop:enable Metrics/AbcSize