Cargo

Rust package manager and build tool

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Stable
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Bus Factor
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Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Overview

Cargo is the Rust package manager and build system, handling downloading dependencies, compiling packages, and publishing to crates.io.

Importance

  • Essential for Rust development
  • Powers crates.io ecosystem
  • Foundation of Rust toolchain
  • Critical for systems programming

Key Features

  • Dependency management
  • Build system integration
  • Package publishing
  • Workspace support

Sustainability

Cargo is developed as part of the Rust project, which is well-supported by the Rust Foundation with strong corporate backing.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (1)
Cargo
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Dependency Chain

Upstream
Rust
Cargo

Impact Analysis

1 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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