How to get URL parameters in Rails?
it's the same actually as GET parameters. To prove that, I have a search form that posts one parameter to the same action :
def invite if request.post? search= [params[:search]] #... endend
And in the view - maybe your problem comes from this
<% form_tag do %> <%= text_field_tag :search, params[:search] %> <%= submit_tag "Rechercher" %><% end %>