ruby-build ☆
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Description:
Install various Ruby versions and implementations
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 20251218@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ruby version-manager development rbenv installer
Install: brew install ruby-build
About:
ruby-build is a command-line tool that simplifies the process of installing and managing multiple Ruby versions. It automatically downloads, patches, and compiles specific Ruby versions from source, handling dependencies and configuration for you. This makes it an essential utility for developers who need to switch between different Ruby environments for various projects.
Key Features:
  • Automated downloading and compiling of Ruby versions
  • Supports MRI, JRuby, Rubinius, and other Ruby implementations
  • Integrates seamlessly with rbenv for version management
  • Extensive support for different build configurations and patches
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a development environment with specific Ruby versions for different projects
  • Testing applications across multiple Ruby versions to ensure compatibility
  • Automating Ruby installation on servers or in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • RVM – RVM is a more comprehensive tool that also manages gemsets and shell environments, whereas ruby-build focuses solely on installing Ruby versions and is typically paired with rbenv for environment switching.
  • asdf – asdf is a multi-language version manager that uses plugins for different languages, while ruby-build is a specialized, dedicated tool for managing Ruby versions.
Version History
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Dec 25, 2025 5:39am 20251218 0 VERSION_BUMP 63cdafb2
Dec 18, 2025 6:23am 20251217 0 VERSION_BUMP 154d3a13
Dec 17, 2025 10:50am 0 VERSION_BUMP 73546955
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Sep 25, 2025 12:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 40e223af
Sep 16, 2025 2:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP c71d14cc
Oct 30, 2024 12:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b8ca0cc6
Oct 30, 2024 11:57am 0 VERSION_BUMP f0a32200
Sep 17, 2024 3:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1e650681
Aug 24, 2024 11:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ac1cca80
Jul 27, 2024 12:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3bf9d719
Jul 22, 2024 11:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP d5c2155f
Jul 2, 2024 9:29am 0 VERSION_BUMP e1235fe7
May 1, 2024 3:48pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 22ff634a
May 1, 2024 2:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2069abfc
Jan 19, 2024 12:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP b10d916b
Dec 25, 2023 8:44am 0 VERSION_BUMP b784592d
Dec 11, 2023 12:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4fbd6f91
Dec 11, 2023 11:40am 0 VERSION_BUMP c6890646
Nov 14, 2023 12:40pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 13a7c5ac
Oct 14, 2023 12:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d46622e7
Sep 14, 2023 10:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ab61fd8
Sep 12, 2023 1:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 86840456
Sep 4, 2023 7:16pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 37da3797
Sep 4, 2023 11:48am 0 VERSION_BUMP a02a7f8d
Jun 15, 2023 11:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP c52c1da2
Mar 9, 2023 3:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP fa6b8ea6
Mar 9, 2023 3:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP 670e1d37
Mar 6, 2023 8:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7529a614
Mar 6, 2023 8:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 40356505
Feb 24, 2023 11:16pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 358a7a70
Feb 22, 2023 6:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 19edb539
Feb 22, 2023 6:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2000830a
Feb 10, 2023 8:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP d3c29d7f
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Feb 8, 2023 12:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c2227ff
Feb 8, 2023 12:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP b0e53d1c
Feb 1, 2023 11:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a6155201
Feb 1, 2023 11:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 58db5d0f
Jan 24, 2023 8:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 80995773
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Dec 25, 2022 12:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c6028323
Dec 25, 2022 12:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5882aa5a
Dec 6, 2022 2:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a16f858
Dec 6, 2022 2:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b5bdad6c
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