Cannot install ruby-debug gem on Windows

Question

I\'m having trouble installing the Ruby-Debug Gem on windows. What does this error mean? How can I fix this? Thanks

Answer 1

Also you can try this:

gem install ruby-debug-ide --platform=ruby --pre

Answer 2

this port of ruby-debug that works on 1.9.2 and 1.9.3 worked for me. Just type

gem install debugger

Answer 3

Execute Below command and its works

C:\Users\Steve>gem install ruby-debug --platform=mswin32

Answer 4

I ran into the same problem. Following steps should get you through:

1. Install ruby using RubyInstaller
2. Install devkit

3. Install ruby-debug19 instead of ruby-debug.

   gem install ruby-debug19

Answer 5

I found this answer worked easiest for me: http://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/development-kit

Answer 6

Run: gem install ruby-debug19

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