Ruby Gem install creates empty folder in gem directory

Question

I first discovered this when I downloaded a gem and attempted to build it. It builds fine with no errors. I do a gem install and it says it installs properly. I attempted to require it using irb and it tells me not found. I did a gem list and it shows up. Finally I looked in the gem folder and there is an entry for the gem there, however looking in the gem folder it is empty.

I attempted to install an online gem azimutto and it is also an empty folder.

I am at a loss as to why installing a downloaded git repository of a gem does not install properly.

I am using RVM and have re-installed it.

Answer 1

This question can be answered with Occam's Razor....

The reason that the Ruby Gem you're installing (Azimutto) is creating an empty directory, is because its not programmed properly.

Take a look at the Gem page on Ruby Gems. The one and only version of it was released in August 2013, its only been downloaded 2,545 times, the link to the Gem homepage just redirects to Twitter, the link to its documentation goes to an empty web page, and there is no repo on Github anymore (I searched directly on Github for it).

The solution to your problem is to not use this Gem.