What is it?

RailsInstaller is the quickest way to go from zero to developing Ruby on Rails applications. Whether you're on Windows or Mac, RailsInstaller has you covered.

Who is it for?

Have you ever started a new job with a fresh computer? Setting everything up to be able to start creating can take hours. RailsInstaller streamlines the process for Rails developers to enable them to be successful.

Please do not run the installer on OSX Mavericks until further notice.

Windows Downloads

Mac Downloads

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Please note: OSX 10.6 installer is for 64-bit only. This will likely break on 32-bit computers.
Still need Ruby 1.9? Download railsinstaller-windows with Ruby 1.9.3.

What's next

After installing the kit, check out the Rails Guides for information about developing Ruby on Rails applications.

Another great resource is the Ruby on Rails Tutorial by Michael Hartl. While the tutorial is Mac-focused, it does provide great value and insight for Windows users as well.

If you need assistance with RailsInstaller, please see our Google Group where you can view posts from other users as well as ask questions. Any bugs with the installer should be reported on Github in the respective repositories ( railsinstaller-windows or railsinstaller-nix ). There is also #railsinstaller room on Freenode where you can get help in real-time chat