cargo-update ☆
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Description:
Cargo subcommand for checking and applying updates to installed executables
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 18.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: rust cargo package-manager developer-tools updates
Install: brew install cargo-update
About:
cargo-update is a Cargo subcommand that checks for newer versions of installed Rust binaries and provides functionality to update them. It simplifies the maintenance of Rust tools by automating version checks and offering in-place updates, helping developers keep their toolchains current.
Key Features:
  • Checks for updates for all installed cargo executables
  • Supports in-place binary updates without recompilation
  • Provides detailed version information and changelogs
  • Allows updating to specific versions
Use Cases:
  • Regularly updating Rust development tools and utilities
  • Auditing installed Cargo binaries for security patches
  • Automating toolchain maintenance in development environments
Alternatives:
  • cargo install-update – Built-in Cargo command with more limited functionality and no binary replacement
  • rustup – Manages Rust toolchains but not individual Cargo binaries
License: MIT
Dependencies: libgit2, libssh2, openssl@3
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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