Homebrew reports 'Found Ruby file outside tobi/try tap formula directory'

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2/5
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25/100
Issue type
Bug
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Needs clarification
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Stale
Tech stack
ruby
Domain
tooling

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The reported path is /opt/homebrew/Library/Taps/tobi/homebrew-try/try.rb, outside the Formula directory. Start by reproducing the warning with brew doctor and inspect the tap layout; done means the warning no longer appears for the try tap.

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Description

try installed on macOS using homebrew. brew doctor reports:

Warning: Found Ruby file outside tobi/try tap formula directory.
(/opt/homebrew/Library/Taps/tobi/homebrew-try/Formula):
  /opt/homebrew/Library/Taps/tobi/homebrew-try/try.rb
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