cargo-about ☆
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Description:
Cargo plugin to generate list of all licenses for a crate
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.8.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: rust cargo license compliance legal tool
Install: brew install cargo-about
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • cargo-deny – cargo-deny focuses on blocking forbidden licenses/checksums during builds, whereas cargo-about focuses on generating comprehensive license reports.
License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 18, 2025 7:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6d6aefab
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