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Crates: Simplify Dependency Management in Rust & VSCode

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Crates: Simplify Dependency Management in Rust & VSCode

Welcome to Crates, the ultimate Rust extension for VSCode! Simplify your dependency management with ease while using Cargo.toml for your project.

Why Crates?

Are you tired of manually managing your Rust dependencies? Crates is here to save the day! Whether you're a seasoned Rust developer or just getting started, our extension is designed to make your life easier and your coding experience more enjoyable.

Key Features

Crates offers a range of powerful features to streamline your Rust development workflow:

  1. Version Information: Crates provides comprehensive version information to keep you informed about the crates in your project. This includes a tooltip with detailed version details and inline visual feedback for quick reference and decision-making. Tooltip with Version Information

  2. Shortcut Commands: Update all dependencies with just one command for a seamless workflow. Update All Dependencies

  3. Crev Integration: Access valuable code reviews and community collaboration through the integration with Crev. Get feedback and make informed decisions about the crates you depend on. Crev Integration

  4. Doc.rs Integration: Explore comprehensive documentation for Rust, including crates, libraries, and more, with the seamless integration of Doc.rs. Gain in-depth knowledge and insights to enhance your coding experience. Doc.rs Integration

Getting Started

Using Crates is incredibly simple. Just install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace, and you're ready to go!

Configuration Options

While Crates works out-of-the-box without any configuration, we also offer a few customizable options:

settings.json

  • crates.listPreReleases: Enable this option to list pre-release versions in hover and decorations. By default, it is set to false.

  • crates.indexServerURL: Specify a custom URL for the crates.io index server. The default value connects to the official index.

  • crates.errorDecorator: Customize the text displayed when a dependency has errors. The default is ❗️❗️❗.

  • crates.compatibleDecorator: Define the text template to show when a dependency is semver compatible. ${version} will be replaced by the latest version info. The default is .

  • crates.incompatibleDecorator: Set the text template to show when a dependency is not semver compatible. ${version} will be replaced by the latest version info. The default is ❌ ${version}.

Cargo.toml

  • # crates: disable-check: Disable version check for this specific dependency.

Known Issues

Any minor issues or glitches you encounter will automatically be resolved when you save your work.

Show Your Support

If you find Crates valuable and want to support its development, please consider becoming a Patron on Patreon or a GitHub Sponsor on GitHub. Your contribution will enable us to continue improving Crates and providing priority support to our patrons.


Help us simplify Rust dependency management with Crates, and let's make coding in Rust even more enjoyable! Together, we can achieve great things.