How to enable auto completion in Ruby's IRB

Question

When I use Merb\'s built in console, I get tab auto-completion similar to a standard bash prompt. I find this useful and would like to enable it in non-merb IRB sessions. How

Answer 1

This is what worked for me on Mac OS 10.11.5. using rvm. Do the following :

1. sudo gem install bond
2. Create the file .irbrc in your home directory. vi ~/.irbrc

3. Add the following lines in the .irbrc file require 'bond' Bond.start

4. Save and close the file

5. Open irb and use tab key to autocomplete