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rbenv — Easily install Ruby versions and manage application environments. See also: `asdf`. More information

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Problem

How to use the rbenv command: Easily install Ruby versions and manage application environments. See also: asdf. More information: <https://manned.org/rbenv>.

Solution

rbenv — Easily install Ruby versions and manage application environments. See also: asdf. More information: <https://manned.org/rbenv>.

Install a Ruby version:

rbenv install {{version}}

Display a list of the latest stable versions for each Ruby:

rbenv install --list

Display a list of installed Ruby versions:

rbenv versions

Use a specific Ruby version across the whole system:

rbenv global {{version}}

Use a specific Ruby version for an application/project directory:

rbenv local {{version}}

Display the currently selected Ruby version:

rbenv version

Uninstall a Ruby version:

rbenv uninstall {{version}}

Display all Ruby versions that contain the specified executable:

rbenv whence {{executable}}

Code Snippets

Install a Ruby version

rbenv install {{version}}

Display a list of the latest stable versions for each Ruby

rbenv install --list

Display a list of installed Ruby versions

rbenv versions

Use a specific Ruby version across the whole system

rbenv global {{version}}

Use a specific Ruby version for an application/project directory

rbenv local {{version}}

Context

tldr-pages: common/rbenv

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