The Digital Press

A new community-run gem hosting service called gem.coop has launched as an alternative to RubyGems.org, aiming for faster, transparent, and sustainable gem distribution.

Why it matters: gem.coop offers a community-owned, transparent alternative to RubyGems.org, addressing concerns about governance and sustainability.

The big picture: It includes all RubyGems.org packages in real time and is governed like Homebrew, inviting broad community participation.

The stakes: Ruby developers face risks from RubyGems.org’s governance issues, lack of mandatory code signing, and potential hostile takeovers.

Commenters say: The community appreciates the initiative but debates motivations, funding, and hopes for improved professionalism and security in Ruby gem hosting.