command-reference.erb

---
layout: default
title: Command Reference
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---

What each `gem` command does, and how to use it.

This reference was automatically generated from RubyGems version <%= rubygems_version %>.

<% commands.each do |name, command| %>* [gem <%= name %>](#gem_<%= name %>)
<% end %>

<% commands.each do |name, command| %>
## gem <%= name %>

<%= htmlify(command.summary) %>

### Usage

    <%= command.usage %> [options]

<%= options_list(command) %>

  <% if command.arguments != "" %>
### Arguments

<% arguments = command.arguments.split("\n") %>
<% arguments.each do |argument| %><%= argument_list_item(argument) %>
<% end %>
  <% end %>

  <% if command.description && command.description != "" %>
### Description

<%= htmlify(command.description).gsub(/^  /, "    ") %>
  <% end %>
<% end %>