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+module Rails
+  module ConsoleMethods
+    # Gets the helper methods available to the controller.
+    #
+    # This method assumes an +ApplicationController+ exists, and it extends +ActionController::Base+
+    def helper
+      @helper ||= ApplicationController.helpers
+    end
+
+    # Gets a new instance of a controller object.
+    #
+    # This method assumes an +ApplicationController+ exists, and it extends +ActionController::Base+
+    def controller
+      @controller ||= ApplicationController.new
+    end
+  end
+end