Using Databases with RubyEnv

RubyEnv handles the Runtime Environment setup for your Ruby and Rails projects, but it does not manage database installations directly. However, it seamlessly integrates with popular databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and Redis to provide a smooth development experience, when they are installed on your system.

By default Rails 8+ applications use sqlite3 which is included with RubyEnv, so you can get started right away without any additional setup.

If you plan to use PostgreSQL, MySQL or any other database including Redis... you'll need to download and install them from their official sources or use a package manager like Homebrew. Alternatively, you can use a free tool like DBngin, the Postgres.app or similar to manage your databases locally.