You don't have to wait until Ruby 2.0 to get (named|keyword) arguments support. Arguments has been tested with Ruby 1.8.6 and ruby 1.9.1 and eventually will work with JRuby

ruby method describer to make it possible to inspect methods [rdoc, signature, etc.] at runtime, for example while debugging.

ruby_parser (RP) is a ruby parser written in pure ruby (utilizing racc--which does by default use a C extension). RP's output is the same as ParseTree's output: s-expressions using ruby's arrays and base types.

a higher level diff application for analyzing changes to ruby code

RubyJS is a Ruby to Javascript Compiler.

ruby_to_c translates a static ruby subset to C. Hopefully it works.

It allows you to create simple blocks by using underscore symbol

Sake tastes great and helps maintain system-level Rake files.

Merb plugin that provides support for ActionArgs

Little tools to enhance your irb experience

A Gem to Rewrite Ruby code from a special syntax into an evented IO form.

SuperCaller adds a beefed-up version of Kernel#caller and a beefed up version of Exception#backtrace.

RubyJS is a Ruby to Javascript Compiler. This is a fork with some added features. Orignally by Michael Neumann

Merb plugin that provides support for ActionArgs

Replace keyword implementations with your own functions, for DSLs

This package is not supported in the same sense that my other packages are, but since it is such a fun playground, I am very open to contributions, suggestions, and bug fixes. I just can't put this project at the top of my priority list the way I can/do the others, so it may take me longer to get to than normal.