Ruby Programming Language for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is Ruby 2.6?
Ruby 2.6 is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from RubyInstaller Team. It is written in Ruby.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.6.10-1, released on April 19, 2022. 12 versions are listed since July 18, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (oneclick/rubyinstaller2) has 725 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .rb and .rbw. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “MSYS2 based RubyInstaller for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Ruby 2.6 is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Ruby 2.6 safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
75A012053B5758723E7DE9DB5AB2B8B87EEF13EF6040F3205FEEE0595AFD3A67· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the oneclick/rubyinstaller2 repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases8
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.10-1Latest | April 19, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.9-1 | July 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.8-1 | July 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.7-1 | July 18, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.6-2 | July 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.6-1 | July 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.5-1 | July 18, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.4-1 | July 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Release cycle and support
Version 2.6.10-1 belongs to the 2.6 release line, which reached its end of life on March 31, 2022: it no longer receives security updates.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | December 25, 2025 | March 31, 2029 | 4.0.9 | Supported |
| 3.4 | December 24, 2024 | March 31, 2028 | 3.4.12 | Supported |
| 3.3 | December 25, 2023 | March 31, 2027 | 3.3.13 | Supported |
| 3.2 | December 25, 2022 | March 31, 2026 | 3.2.11 | End of life |
| 3.1 | December 25, 2021 | March 26, 2025 | 3.1.7 | End of life |
| 3.0 | December 25, 2020 | April 23, 2024 | 3.0.7 | End of life |
| 2.7 | December 25, 2019 | March 31, 2023 | 2.7.8 | End of life |
| 2.6 | December 25, 2018 | March 31, 2022 | 2.6.10 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RubyInstallerTeam.Ruby.2.6 -erubyinstaller-2.6.10-1-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RubyInstaller Team
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller2
- Written in
- Ruby
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.6.10-1
- Released
- April 19, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 12
- GitHub stars
- 725
- GitHub forks
- 281
- winget ID
- RubyInstallerTeam.Ruby.2.6
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruby 2.6 free?
Yes. Ruby 2.6 is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause License licence.
Is Ruby 2.6 safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Ruby 2.6 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Ruby 2.6 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Ruby 2.6 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does Ruby 2.6 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Ruby 2.6?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 18, 2022.
What are alternatives to Ruby 2.6?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
