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Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9)
Ruby Development Kit - https://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit
Version 4.5.2.20120101 · by RubyInstaller Contributors
Official site: rubyinstaller.org
About Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9)
Ruby Development Kit (DevKit) is a toolkit that makes it easy to build and use native C/C++ extensions such as RDiscount and RedCloth for Ruby on Windows.
This no longer takes a dependency on Ruby. Please install that first.
How to install Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9)
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install ruby-devkit-1-8-and-1-9
- Open Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9) once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9) free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to rubyinstaller.org, the developer's official site, where Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9) is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9)?
The version listed here is 4.5.2.20120101, published /Date(1416. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9) from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install ruby-devkit-1-8-and-1-9. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9) safe?
Ruby DevKit (1.8 & 1.9) downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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