Ruby Central belongs to you

Whether you want to contribute code, mentor a new developer, or just stay in the loop. Ruby Central is shaped by the people who show up.

Membership is how the community sustains itself

Sustaining memberships keep the tools the Ruby ecosystem depends on secure, stable, and funded.

Ruby Friend

Individual membership supporting Ruby Central's mission

$5/month, Available annually at a 17% discount

  • Receive Ruby Central's monthly newsletter
  • Support our work to make Ruby better
Become a member

Community Supporter

Individual membership with conference benefits and broader support for Ruby Central's mission

$25/month, Available annually at a 17% discount

  • Discounted rates for RubyConf (up to 1 ticket at 10% off)
  • Receive Ruby Central's monthly newsletter
  • Support our work to make Ruby better
Become a member

Community Supporter (RubyGems.org)

Individual membership that directly funds the operations, resiliency, and security of RubyGems.org

$250 - $500/month, Available annually at a 17% discount

  • Name listed on a supporter page under RubyGems.org and RubyCentral.org's open source program page
  • Discounted rates for RubyConf (up to 1 ticket at 10% off)
  • Receive Ruby Central's monthly newsletter
  • Support our work to make Ruby better
Become a member

Funding the people who keep Ruby running

Direct financial support for the open source contributors keeping RubyGems, Bundler, and RubyGems.org running.

Fellows are nominated by the community and selected by Ruby Central's board. Their work is public, their funding is transparent, and their impact is real.

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Help shape what Ruby Central does next

Community voices in the decisions that matter — from RubyConf to open source investment. No prior experience required.

Five committees are forming, each focused on a specific area of Ruby Central's work.

  • Open Source and Infrastructure
  • Ruby Alliance and Fundraising
  • Community, Conferences, and Governance
  • Apprenticeships and Education
  • DREAM and the Future of Ruby

Community members will be able to apply for positions as openings become available. Details on the application process are coming soon.

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Show up for Ruby

Ruby Central runs on the energy of volunteers. Whether you want to help at RubyConf, support community programs, or contribute to open source, there's a place for you.

At events

Help with registration, logistics, and attendee experience at RubyConf and regional events

Volunteer

In programs

Support the Scholars and Guides program, mentorship initiatives, and community outreach.

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Volunteer

In open source

Contribute to RubyGems, Bundler, RubyGems.org, and Project DREAM.

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