# How can i copy file to rails public folder when install gem

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**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [April 17, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-can-i-copy-file-to-rails-public-folder-when-install-gem/165759 "2009-04-17T05:21:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 17, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-can-i-copy-file-to-rails-public-folder-when-install-gem/165759/1 "2009-04-17T05:21:23Z")

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I wrote a rails plugin, and i wish to make it as a gem. it seems easy  
when i use it as a libary code. but it will copy some js, css file to  
rails public folder. as a rails plugin, Install.rb will copy file during  
the ruby script/plugin install xx process, but how can i achieve this  
and convert it as a fully functional rubygem, so i can run 'ruby  
gems:install" to deploy it.

any help arreciate.