TL;DR - Cargo
- Cargo is the official package manager and build system for Rust
- It handles dependencies, compilation, testing, and publishing of Rust packages
- Free and open-source, bundled with Rust
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 86/100
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- Rust package manager
- Build system
- crates.io
- MIT/Apache 2.0
About Cargo
Cargo is how Rust projects manage dependencies and builds. Define your dependencies, and Cargo fetches them, compiles them, and runs your tests—the one tool every Rust developer uses daily.
The dependency resolution is deterministic. Build caching speeds up recompilation. cargo.io hosts the package ecosystem.
Rust developers don't choose Cargo—it comes with Rust and defines how the ecosystem works. It sets a standard other languages' tooling aspires to match.
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Cargo FAQ
Yes, Cargo is completely free. Comes with Rust. Official package manager and build tool.
Cargo is Rust's package manager and build system. Manages dependencies, builds projects, runs tests. Essential for Rust.
Cargo is for Rust, npm for JavaScript. Both manage dependencies. Cargo also handles building and testing.
The Rust package registry. Cargo downloads packages from here. Like npm registry but for Rust.