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.RB·File Extension

Ruby ScriptRuby programming language source file.

Data & Text
Extension.rb
File typeRuby Script
MIME type
CategoryData & Text
Charset
Compressible
Format familyruby

What is a .rb file?

A .rb file is a Ruby Script — Ruby programming language source file.

In the mime-db registry it has no registered standard MIME type. When serving this file over HTTP, use a Content-Type that matches its actual format.

  • Use VS Code or RubyMine to open and edit .rb files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

# No standard MIME type is registered for .rb

Common software that reads/writes .rb:

VS CodeRubyMine
.rbextension of
format
rubyserved as
mime type
sent via header
http header
  • Configuration files
  • Data interchange between systems
  • API request and response payloads
  • Logs and data exports
  • Open the file with VS Code, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .rb extension, or export this format from VS Code.

What programs can open .rb files?

Common options include VS Code, RubyMine. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .rb file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .rb extension.

Updated 2026-08-18

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