# Ruby Gems View [edit]

This page gives an overview of the Ruby Gems View.

## Introduction

Use the Ruby Gems View to install and manage your gems. The Ruby Gems View acts like a GUI over top of the 'gem' command line utility.

The Ruby Gems View contains the following information about your installed gems:

- Name
- Versions
- Short description

## Instructions

You can both manage your gems and install new gems using the Ruby Gems View.

### Managing gems

To manage your gems using the Ruby Gems View:

- To upgrade the selected local gem, click the Upgrade button .
- To refresh the local listing, click the Refresh button .This is helpful for when the View has become out of sync because you installed gems via the command-line.
- To delete the currently selected gem, click the Delete button .
- To install a new gem, click the Install button .

### Installing gems

To install a new gem:

1. Click the Install button to open a list of all remote gems available (shown below).

2. In the Gem Name field, type a few letters from the name of the gem that you want to install. This will filter the list for you.
3. Select the gem that you want to install.
4. Click OK.

The Ruby Gems View installs the selected gem for you.

## Related Topics

- Ruby gems
- Ruby Console View
- Ruby Outline View

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