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rust-crate-source

Clone Rust crate repositories from crates.io and check out version tags.

4|1|Updated Apr 19, 2016
Search Tags:#repository#rust#explore#crates.io#source-code#version-tag
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles --skill rust-crate-source
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rust-crate-source
Source: https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/rust-crate-source
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/praveenperera/dotfiles --skill rust-crate-source

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clones Rust crate repositories from crates.io to explore their source code. It fetches the repository URL from the crates.io API, clones to /tmp/rust-crates/, and checks out the appropriate version tag.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch crate info: query crates.io to retrieve the repository URL and latest version.
  • Clone and prepare: clone the repository to /tmp/rust-crates if not cached, then prepare for exploration.
  • Checkout versions: attempt to checkout the correct version tag using common naming patterns, with a fallback to HEAD when no tag matches.
  • Explore source: use Read, Glob, and Grep tools to inspect the crate's source code, typically under src/.
  • Use Case: when you want to understand how a crate is implemented or verify internals, including monorepos with multiple crates.

Quick Start

Fetch the crate info from crates.io, clone the repository to /tmp/rust-crates, and check out the latest version tag to start exploring its source.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-crate-source

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I clone a Rust crate from crates.io to explore its source code?▼

To explore Rust crate source code, the Skill queries the crates.io API for the repository URL and max version, clones it to /tmp/rust-crates, and attempts a version-tag checkout to inspect the implementation.

How does checking out a specific crate version tag work when cloning from crates.io?▼

Checking out a specific crate version tag works by attempting multiple common naming patterns against the cloned repository, falling back to HEAD if no matching tag is found for the requested version.

Can I explore Rust crate source code in monorepos with multiple crates?▼

Yes, you can explore Rust crate source code in monorepos. The Skill fetches the specific repository URL from crates.io and clones it, allowing you to navigate the source layout and study internals across multiple crates.

What is the best way to inspect how a Rust crate handles a specific feature?▼

The best way to inspect how a Rust crate handles a feature is cloning the repository to /tmp/rust-crates and using Read, Glob, and Grep tools to examine the implementation details under the src/ directory.

Do I need to manually find the repository URL before exploring Rust crate sources?▼

No, you do not need to manually find the repository URL. The Skill automatically queries the crates.io API to fetch the repository URL and latest version before cloning the source code to the local /tmp/rust-crates directory.

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