RubyMine Ruby SDK Not Found / No Interpreter
Quick answer
RubyMine reads .ruby-version, .tool-versions or the Gemfile ruby directive. If nothing matches, add the interpreter manually.
Most likely fix: Add the interpreter manually
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Add the interpreter manually
- Open Settings (Ctrl+Alt+S) | Languages & Frameworks | Ruby
- Click + and select Interpreter
- Enter the path to the Ruby executable, for example /usr/bin/ruby
Did this fix it?2. Choose among several matches
- Pick one from the 'Found configuration issues' notification
Did this fix it?3. Remote setups
- For Docker, SSH or WSL add a Remote Interpreter
- If gems were installed outside the IDE click Synchronize gems
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
'Found configuration issues' notification or no Ruby interpreter selected.
Why it happens
- Required Ruby version not installed
- Several matching interpreters
- Ruby installed via apt or RubyInstaller is not auto-detected
This guide also covers
- rubymine ruby sdk not found
- rubymine no ruby interpreter
- rubymine ruby sdk is not configured
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