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How do I install ruby gems on OS X without rails?

I'm trying to install the capybara gem on OS X. The issue is I am running MAMP, and do not wish to run rails due to potential conflicts. How can i install a gem? Where would a Gemfile even be without a application folder?

Solution

  • I don't know what kind of conflicts you expect from running Rails app and MAMP.

    But if you have ruby install on your mac then you simply can install gem with: 

    gem install capybara

    Although I can't understand how would you use it out of rails app environment.

    RVM will be definitely better.

    After you will install RVM run this:

    rvm use 2.2.0@my_gemset --create
gem install capybara