cargo-rust

Resolves Cargo dependencies and orchestrates builds for Rust projects.

60|13|Updated Dec 22, 2025
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Skill: cargo-rust
Source: https://github.com/plurigrid/asi/tree/main/skills/cargo-rust
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/plurigrid/asi --skill cargo-rust

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a concise guide to managing Rust projects: dependencies, builds, tests, and workspaces using Cargo.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency resolution and build orchestration
  • Tests, clippy, and benchmarking commands
  • Workspace patterns and common Cargo.toml configurations

Quick Start

Run cargo build, cargo test, or cargo run in your Rust project to compile and validate changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about cargo-rust

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage dependencies in a Rust project with Cargo?

Cargo resolves and manages dependencies by reading your Cargo.toml file and fetching packages from crates.io. Use `cargo add` to add dependencies, `cargo update` to refresh versions, and `cargo build` to compile with all resolved dependencies included.

How do I build and test a Rust project?

Run `cargo build` to compile your project, `cargo test` to execute tests, and `cargo check` to validate code without producing binaries. These commands orchestrate the full build pipeline and report errors or test failures.

Can I organize multiple crates in a single Rust workspace?

Yes. Cargo supports workspace patterns defined in Cargo.toml, allowing you to manage multiple interdependent crates as a single project. Run workspace commands like `cargo build` or `cargo test` to operate on all members at once.

How do I publish a Rust package to crates.io?

Cargo integrates with crates.io for publishing. Configure your package metadata in Cargo.toml, run `cargo publish` to upload your crate, and Cargo handles authentication and version management with the registry.

What's the difference between `cargo build`, `cargo run`, and `cargo check`?

`cargo build` compiles your project into binaries, `cargo run` builds and executes the binary immediately, and `cargo check` validates code without producing output artifacts, making it faster for development iteration.

How do I run benchmarks and linting on Rust code?

Use `cargo bench` to execute benchmark tests defined in your project, and `cargo clippy` to run the linter and receive style and performance suggestions without modifying your code.