Description:
Ruby version manager
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
ruby
version-manager
development
ruby-environment
tooling
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Install:
brew install rbenv
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About:
Rbenv is a lightweight, unobtrusive version manager for Ruby. It lets you switch between multiple Ruby versions on a per-project basis, simplifying dependency management. Unlike heavier alternatives, it hooks into your shell and requires no shell reinitialization.
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Key Features:
- Seamless version switching via shell integration
- Per-project Ruby versions via .ruby-version files
- Plugin extensible architecture
- Minimal overhead and no executable wrappers
- Simple and predictable behavior
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Use Cases:
- Managing Ruby versions across different software projects
- Isolating project dependencies to avoid version conflicts
- Automating CI/CD pipelines with specific Ruby versions
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Alternatives:
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RVM
– RVM is a more feature-rich tool that manages gemsets and system-wide Rubies, whereas rbenv is lighter and focuses solely on version switching.
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asdf
– asdf is a multi-language version manager that uses rbenv-style shims, offering broader language support but with slightly more complexity.
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