# Second based or permanent tasks in rails

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/second-based-or-permanent-tasks-in-rails/181350>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [January 10, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/second-based-or-permanent-tasks-in-rails/181350 "2010-01-10T15:04:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![mrpink](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@mrpink](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/mrpink)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/second-based-or-permanent-tasks-in-rails/181350/1 "2010-01-10T15:04:11Z")

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Hi,

i’ve been searching for hours now. May be some one can nudge in me the  
right direction.

What I need.

A gem/plugin or tool (OS X) that is capable to perform tasks in a rate  
of at least 5 seconds. Permanent would be even better.

Everything cron related can’t be used though because it’s minute based  
in the smallest rate.

Thanks for your help.

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**Author:** ![mrpink](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@mrpink](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/mrpink)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/second-based-or-permanent-tasks-in-rails/181350/2 "2010-01-10T21:47:29Z")

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Daemons is the answer…of course… 😉

sudo gem install daemons  
script/plugin install git://github.com/dougal/daemon\_generator.git

> **[\#129 Custom Daemon - RailsCasts](http://railscasts.com/episodes/129-custom-daemon)**
>
> Short Ruby on Rails screencasts containing tips, tricks and tutorials. Great for both novice and experienced web developers.

Regards