brew-gem ☆
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Description:
Install RubyGems as Homebrew formulae
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ruby gems homebrew package-manager development
Install: brew install brew-gem
About:
brew-gem is a Homebrew plugin that enables the installation of RubyGems directly as native Homebrew formulae. It bridges the gap between Ruby's gem ecosystem and Homebrew's package management, allowing gems to be managed alongside system packages. This provides better version control and integration with system services compared to standard gem installations.
Key Features:
  • Converts RubyGems into Homebrew formulae automatically
  • Manages gem dependencies through Homebrew's dependency system
  • Provides seamless integration with existing Homebrew workflows
  • Supports custom gem specifications and options
Use Cases:
  • Installing Ruby gems system-wide with proper version management
  • Managing gem dependencies in development environments
  • Integrating Ruby tools into Homebrew-based infrastructure
Alternatives:
  • bundler – Manages gem dependencies per-project rather than system-wide
  • rbenv + gem install – Manages Ruby versions but doesn't integrate with Homebrew's formula system
License: MIT
Bottles available for: all
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 26, 2025 4:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4db66c55
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