GEMSPEC

Basic information about GEMSPEC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GEMSPEC（*.GEMSPEC or *.gemspec）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GEMSPEC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GEMSPEC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GEMSPEC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GEMSPEC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GEMSPEC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GEMSPEC file?
How to open a GEMSPEC file?
What programs do I need to open a GEMSPEC file?
What programs help to create and edit a GEMSPEC file?
How to convert GEMSPEC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GEMSPEC file format?

1.Detail information about GEMSPEC file extension: Gem Specification File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEMSPEC files
File type	Gem Specification File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	RubyGems	File format	Text
Description	GEMSPEC file is a Gem Specification File developed by RubyGems. Developer file that specifies the attributes of a RubyGems .GEM package; saves information such as the author, a description, an example usage, and the usage license; saved in a simple plain text format.
Windows	Ruby
macOS	RubyGems Any text editor
Linux	RubyGems Any text editor

Can't open a GEMSPEC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GEMSPEC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GEMSPEC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support GEMSPEC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of GEMSPEC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a GEMSPEC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GEMSPEC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GEMSPEC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the GEMSPEC file is damaged.
Whether the GEMSPEC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the GEMSPEC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the GEMSPEC file format is incompletely.
Whether the GEMSPEC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GEMSPEC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GEMSPEC file.

If the GEMSPEC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.