How to Install Ruby on Windows, Mac, and Linux

To check if you have Ruby installed, type the following command in the terminal:

ruby -v

If it shows you a version number (like 2.7.5), then you already have it installed.

We probably won’t go deep into Ruby on this site, but you’ll need the language installed in order to generate a static website using a “jamstack” framework called Jekyll.

“Jamstack” is a style of building websites that has some advantages over CMSes like WordPress. Jamstack frameworks are very fast, don’t have as many security vulnerabilities, and can be hosted for free. That makes them perfect for SEO-oriented content websites.

The ideal way to install Ruby is with Rbenv. You can also get it from the official website.

If you can type ruby -v in a terminal and it gives you a version number back, then you should be ready to go with the tutorials on this site.