Quickly build powerful command-line tools using Rust

Command line tools (CLI) are indispensable tools for developers and system administrators. Rust is renowned for its performance and security, making it an excellent choice for building robust and efficient CLI applications. This guide will take you step by step through creating a command-line tool using Rust and fully utilizing the latest features of Rust 1.70+.

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Quickly build powerful command-line tools using Rust

Why choose Rust to build CLI tools?

Ensure that the latest version of Rust is installed. Rustup is a recommended tool for managing Rust versions.

Install Rust

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

Update Rust

rustup update

Create a new Rust project

Create a new Rust project using Cargo (Rust’s package manager).

cargo new my_cli_tool
cd my_cli_tool

useclapAnalyze command-line parameters

usecoloredAdd color output