rustybuzz
A complete HarfBuzz text shaping algorithm port to Rust, enabling font shaping without C++ dependencies.
What is rustybuzz?
rustybuzz is a Rust port of the HarfBuzz text shaping algorithm, which processes Unicode text and font data to produce positioned glyphs for rendering. It solves the problem of complex text layout (e.g., for scripts like Arabic or Devanagari) without requiring C++ dependencies or system libraries. The library is designed as a drop-in alternative for HarfBuzz in Rust projects.
Rust developers working on text rendering, font tools, or GUI frameworks who need a reliable, safe, and dependency-free text shaping solution. It's also suitable for projects aiming to avoid C++ toolchains.
Developers choose rustybuzz for its pure Rust implementation, which simplifies builds and enhances safety, while maintaining high compatibility with HarfBuzz. It offers a self-contained, no-fuss alternative without sacrificing core shaping functionality.
Overview
A complete harfbuzz's shaping algorithm port to Rust
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Rust-based text rendering engines without C++ dependencies
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