cargo-generate
A developer tool to quickly create new Rust projects using git repositories as templates.
What is cargo-generate?
cargo-generate is a Rust command-line tool that automates the creation of new Rust projects by using git repositories as templates. It solves the problem of repetitive project setup by cloning template repositories, customizing placeholders, and generating ready-to-use project structures. This allows developers to quickly start new projects with pre-configured boilerplate, dependencies, and best practices.
Rust developers and teams who frequently start new projects and want to avoid manual setup, especially those working with standardized project structures, libraries, or frameworks.
Developers choose cargo-generate because it integrates seamlessly with Cargo, supports multiple git platforms, and has a simple, intuitive CLI. Its main advantage is saving time and ensuring consistency across projects by leveraging community-driven or custom templates.
Overview
cargo, make me a project
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly bootstrapping Rust web applications with frameworks like Actix or Rocket
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