rbenv-chefdk ☆

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Description:
Treat ChefDK as another version in rbenv

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ruby chef rbenv devops version-manager

Install: brew install rbenv-chefdk

About:
rbenv-chefdk is a plugin for rbenv that allows ChefDK to be managed as an installable Ruby version. It integrates ChefDK's Ruby environment seamlessly into rbenv, enabling developers to switch between system Ruby and ChefDK's Ruby for Chef-related development tasks.

Key Features:

Seamless integration with rbenv version management
Isolates ChefDK Ruby environment from system Ruby
Simple command-line switching between Ruby versions
Automatic PATH management for ChefDK tools

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Ruby versions for Chef cookbook development
Switching between system Ruby and ChefDK Ruby without conflicts
Maintaining consistent Chef development environments across projects

Alternatives:

chruby – Alternative Ruby version manager with different plugin architecture
rvm – Full Ruby version manager with built-in gemset management

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