Ruby Gems 2.6.0

What is Ruby Gems 2.6.0?

Ruby Gems 2.6.0 is a shared macOS folder used by RubyGems, the package manager for the Ruby programming language. It stores gems, executables, specifications, and related files installed for Ruby 2.6, including developer tools that may be added by commands such as `gem install`. On many Macs, this location is used when installing command-line development dependencies such as CocoaPods or other Ruby-based utilities. Because it is under /Library, the contents can be available system-wide rather than only to one user account. Users usually encounter this folder while troubleshooting developer tools, managing disk space, or removing old Ruby-based components that were installed outside a specific app bundle.

Safety overview

Status: Use with caution

This folder can contain shared Ruby components used by development tools and automation scripts. Removing files here may break Ruby-based commands, gem-installed utilities, or build workflows that depend on Ruby 2.6. If you no longer use older Ruby tooling, review the subfolders first and confirm which gems and executables are installed before deleting anything. Avoid deleting individual files at random, because partial removal can leave command-line tools in a broken state.

Recommendation: Keep this folder if you use Ruby-based developer tools, build scripts, or older workflows that depend on Ruby 2.6. If you are cleaning up a Mac and do not use those tools anymore, review the installed gems and any related commands first, then remove the folder only after confirming nothing on your system still relies on it. If a tool stops working afterward, you may need to reinstall the affected gem or development package.

File path

• /Library/Ruby/Gems/2.6.0

Related apps

• Ruby
• RubyGems
• Bundler
• CocoaPods

Related processes

• ruby
• gem
• bundle
• pod

Related can I delete pages

• /Library/Ruby
• /System/Library/Frameworks/Ruby.framework
• ~/.gem
• ~/.bundle

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