install gem
This task will install a gem into the ChefDK context. Its primary use case is to install knife plugins.
The following settings are available on the task.
| Setting | Group | Required | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display name | Yes | Install Gem | Display name of the task. Will be displayed in the pipeline | |
| Gem Name | Yes | Name of the gem to install | ||
| Gem Version | No | The version of the specified gem to install. If left blank it will install the latest | ||
| Force Install | Advanced | No | False | Force install the gem even if it has already been installed |
The task will check to ensure that the gem is installed each time it runs.