Ruby Central has issued a statement addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding RubyGems and Bundler stewardship. The board acknowledged significant community concern about recent actions taken to protect RubyGems.org infrastructure amid a breakdown in working relationships with key maintainers. Ruby Central emphasized its responsibility to maintain stability and security for millions of developers relying on these critical services.

A full independent security audit has been completed, though the review was inconclusive due to missing logs. The board admitted that decisions were made without adequate community engagement, creating confusion and frustration. Ruby Central stated it did not initiate litigation and has consistently sought an amicable resolution while protecting the broader Ruby ecosystem from escalating conflict.

The board announced plans to publish a detailed incident report next week, providing transparency about what occurred and decision-making processes. Ruby Central acknowledged that its communication and handling of the situation fell short of community expectations. The organization emphasized its commitment to collaborative stewardship and the contributions that have sustained Ruby for decades.

Looking forward, Ruby Central plans to expand governance with broader maintainer involvement and improved transparency. The board pledged concrete steps to strengthen community participation and prevent single points of failure in RubyGems stewardship.