---
name: "gem"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "ruby"
version: "1:2.5.1"
release: "Debian 10 (Buster)"
platforms: ["linux", "macos"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gem2.5"
---

# gem(1)

frontend to RubyGems, the Ruby package manager

Part of [gem2.5(1)](/gem2.5/1.md).

## NAME

gem2.5 - frontend to RubyGems, the Ruby package manager

## SYNOPSIS

gem2.5 command \[arguments...\] \[options...\]

## DESCRIPTION

gem2.5 is the frontend to RubyGems, the standard package manager for Ruby. This is a basic help message containing pointers to more information.

Further help:

- **gem2.5 help commands**

  list all gem2.5 commands

- **gem2.5 help examples**

  shows some examples of usage

- **gem2.5 help COMMAND**

  show help on COMMAND, (e.g. 'gem2.5 help install')

## LINKS

http://rubygems.org/

## EXAMPLES

gem2.5 install rake gem2.5 list --local gem2.5 build package.gemspec gem2.5 help install

## SEE ALSO

[bundle(1)](/bundle/1.md)