Ruby 3.2 with MSYS2 RubyInstaller Team
winget install --id=RubyInstallerTeam.RubyWithDevKit.3.2 -e
The RubyInstaller project provides a self-contained Windows-based installer that includes a Ruby-language execution environment and a baseline set of required RubyGems and extensions, integrated with a MSYS2 installation.
RubyInstaller 3.2 with MSYS2 is a self-contained Windows-based installer designed to provide a complete Ruby-language execution environment. It includes Ruby, a baseline set of required RubyGems, and extensions, seamlessly integrated with MSYS2 to enable the compilation of native C/C++ extensions.
Key Features:
- Ruby Language Support: Offers a robust environment for writing and executing Ruby code.
- Integrated MSYS2 Tools: Includes the necessary development tools and libraries for compiling gems with native extensions.
- DevKit Compatibility: Bundles the DevKit, enabling developers to build and install Ruby gems that require C/C++ compilation.
- Cross-Version Compatibility: Supports multiple Ruby versions, allowing users to choose the most appropriate one for their projects.
- Platform Support: Available for x64, x86, and ARM architectures, ensuring broad compatibility.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers building or deploying Ruby applications on Windows. It simplifies the setup of a Ruby development environment by combining Ruby with MSYS2 tools and libraries in one installer, enabling seamless integration and execution of both pure-Ruby and native-extension-based projects.
Installation can be performed via winget, ensuring a straightforward and efficient setup process.