rbenv-ctags ☆

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Description:
Automatically generate ctags for rbenv Ruby stdlibs

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: rbenv ctags ruby code-navigation developer-tools

Install: brew install rbenv-ctags

About:
Rbenv-ctags is a plugin for rbenv that automatically generates and maintains Exuberant Ctags indexes for all Ruby standard libraries installed via rbenv. It ensures your code editor can provide accurate 'go-to-definition' features across different Ruby versions. This tool enhances code navigation without manual configuration.

Key Features:

Automatic ctags generation for Ruby stdlib
Seamless integration with rbenv
Supports multiple Ruby versions
Zero configuration required

Use Cases:

Navigating Ruby source code in text editors
Jumping to method definitions in standard libraries
Improving code search capabilities in IDEs

Alternatives:

ripper-tags – Uses Ruby's Ripper for parsing; rbenv-ctags relies on the external ctags executable
universal-ctags – A modern ctags implementation; rbenv-ctags acts as a wrapper to automate its usage for Ruby

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