cargo-geiger
A cargo plugin that detects and reports usage of unsafe Rust code in crates and their dependencies.
What is cargo-geiger?
cargo-geiger is a Rust cargo plugin that analyzes Rust crates and their dependencies to detect and report statistics about unsafe code usage. It helps developers identify where memory-unsafe operations occur in their codebase and dependency tree, providing visibility into potential security risks. The tool generates quantitative metrics about unsafe vs. safe code to inform security auditing and code review processes.
Rust developers and teams who need to audit code safety, security researchers analyzing Rust ecosystems, and projects prioritizing memory safety verification in their dependency chains.
Developers choose cargo-geiger because it provides automated, comprehensive unsafe code detection across entire dependency trees, integrates with existing Rust tooling via cargo, and offers objective statistics rather than subjective security judgments—complementing deeper auditing tools.
Overview
Detects usage of unsafe Rust in a Rust crate and its dependencies.
Use Cases
Best For
- Auditing Rust dependencies for unsafe code usage before integration
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