Install RubyMine on Windows

Before you start

RubyMine needs Ruby on your computer. Install it first with RubyInstaller (see our guide on Ruby for Windows).

Step 1: Download the JetBrains Toolbox App

Download the Toolbox App from the JetBrains website and install it.

Step 2: Install RubyMine with the Toolbox App

In the Toolbox App, find RubyMine and click Install.

You can also use the standalone .exe installer from the RubyMine download page.

Step 3: Start RubyMine

Click the RubyMine entry in the Toolbox App, or use the Start menu. Sign in with a JetBrains account or start the trial.

Step 4: First setup

• Import settings from an older installation, if you have one.
• Choose the theme and the key bindings you like.
• Install more plugins to extend what RubyMine does.

  

Create a project and select your Ruby interpreter under Settings, Languages & Frameworks, Ruby SDK and Gems.

Key features of RubyMine

1. Smart code help. Completion, quick fixes and navigation.
2. Strong debugging tools.
3. Git and other version control built in.
4. Test tools such as RSpec and Minitest.
5. A customizable interface.
6. Database tools.

Tips

• On Windows, add the project folder to your antivirus exclusions to avoid a slow indexing.
• Learn the keyboard shortcuts. Shift twice opens Search Everywhere.
• Sync your settings between machines with your JetBrains account.
• Open the built-in tutorials from the welcome screen.

Quick recap

• Install Ruby, then the JetBrains Toolbox App.
• Install RubyMine from the Toolbox and start it.
• Select the Ruby SDK for your project.