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rbenv for Mac

Ruby version manager

Quick answer: rbenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rbenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3,473 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rbenv is

rbenv is a command-line tool for macOS: ruby version manager.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install rbenv

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install rbenv.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install rbenv on Mac?

Run brew install rbenv in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is rbenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does rbenv run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is rbenv?

It was installed 3,473 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #444 in this catalogue.

What version of rbenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.2.