Using helpers in model: how do I include helper dependencies?

Question

I\'m writing a model that handles user input from a text area. Following the advice from http://blog.caboo.se/articles/2008/8/25/sanitize-your-users-html-input, I\'m cleani

Answer 1

This works better for me:

Simple:

ApplicationController.helpers.my_helper_method

Advance:

class HelperProxy < ActionView::Base
  include ApplicationController.master_helper_module

  def current_user
    #let helpers act like we're a guest
    nil
  end       

  def self.instance
    @instance ||= new
  end
end

Source: http://makandracards.com/makandra/1307-how-to-use-helper-methods-inside-a-model