VS Code x Rubocop - ruby_executable_hooks: No such file or directory

Environment

• macOS Monterey (Version 12.1)

• Ruby 2.6.6

• Ruby version manager: RVM

• Editor: VS Code

To Reproduce:

I've installed rubocop gem in my app and add an extension ruby-rubocop in my VS Code.

Open VS Code and see the warning messages below. This caused Rubocop cannot execute correctly.

/Users/lynnbright/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.6.6/bin/rubocop returns empty output! please check configuration.

env: ruby_executable_hooks: No such file or directory

How to solve it:

1. Locate Rubocup:

$ which rubocup
# /Users/lynnbright/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.6.6/bin/rubocop

2. Replace bin with wrappers.

/Users/lynnbright/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.6.6/wrappers/rubocop

3. Go to your VS Code Settings page. You can press command + ,.

4. Search rubocup or Find the tab User > Extensions > Ruby-Rubocop > Ruby › Rubocop: Execute Path.

5. Paste Rubocop’s executable path:

/Users/lynnbright/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.6.6/wrappers/

6. Restart your VS Code.

7. The warning messages might disappear and your Rubocup can execute correctly now!

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Reference

• https://stackoverflow.com/questions/26247926/how-to-solve-usr-bin-env-ruby-executable-hooks-no-such-file-or-directory