# When is init.rb run for gems?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/when-is-init-rb-run-for-gems/147637>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [September 3, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/when-is-init-rb-run-for-gems/147637 "2008-09-03T21:28:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/when-is-init-rb-run-for-gems/147637/1 "2008-09-03T21:28:22Z")

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If I place a gem in the vendor/gems folder will the init.rb file be ran?  
Or do I HAVE to place the gem in the vendor/plugins folder?

Thanks for your help!