How to Uninstall RVM?

1. Remove RVM with rvm implode

The simplest approach is to let RVM remove itself:

rvm implode

When prompted, confirm your choice. This command deletes RVM, all installed Rubies, and their associated gems.

2. Delete the RVM folder (if still present)

If ~/.rvm remains after imploding:

rm -rf ~/.rvm

3. Remove RVM lines from shell configuration

RVM adds lines to your shell’s config files (like ~/.bashrc, ~/.bash_profile, ~/.zshrc). Open and remove any lines referencing rvm, such as:

[[ -s "$HOME/.rvm/scripts/rvm" ]] && source "$HOME/.rvm/scripts/rvm"
export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.rvm/bin"

Then reload your shell (e.g., source ~/.bashrc) or open a new terminal.

Once done, the rvm command should no longer be recognized, indicating a successful uninstall.

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