Description:
Cargo plugin to generate list of all licenses for a crate
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.8.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
rust
cargo
license
compliance
legal
tool
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Install:
brew install cargo-about
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About:
Cargo-about is a Cargo plugin that scans your Rust project's dependency tree to identify all used crates and their respective licenses. It then aggregates this information to generate a comprehensive license report, ensuring compliance and transparency in your software supply chain.
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Key Features:
- Automatically scans the entire crate dependency graph
- Generates consolidated license lists in multiple formats (HTML, JSON, Markdown, etc.)
- Allows for license whitelisting and configuration to handle exceptions
- Integrates seamlessly into the Cargo workflow
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Use Cases:
- Generating a 'Third-Party Notices' file for open source distribution
- Ensuring license compliance before releasing proprietary software
- Auditing dependencies for incompatible or restrictive licenses
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Alternatives:
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cargo-deny
– cargo-deny focuses on blocking forbidden licenses/checksums during builds, whereas cargo-about focuses on generating comprehensive license reports.
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License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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