# Rbenv

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rbenv (Simple Ruby Version Management) lets you easily switch between multiple versions of Ruby. It's simple, unobtrusive, and follows the UNIX tradition of single-purpose tools that do one thing well.

Another tool to be used for the same purpose is RVM.

## Installation

You can install rbenvAUR from the AUR.

## Plugins

rbenv can be extended via a plugin system, and the rbenv wiki includes a list of useful plugins. The ruby-build plugin is especially useful, as it allows you to install Ruby versions with the `rbenv install` command. You can install ruby-buildAUR from the AUR.

## Troubleshooting

### Ruby 2.x.x

Installation of Ruby 2.0.0, 2.1.4, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 may show this error

     ossl_ssl.c:141:27: error: ‘SSLv3_method’ undeclared here (not in a function)

This can be solved using the patch as described here

     curl -fsSL https://gist.github.com/mislav/055441129184a1512bb5.txt | rbenv install --patch 2.2.3

## External links

- Official web site

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