rust-script ☆

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Description:
Run Rust files and expressions as scripts without any setup or compilation step

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: rust scripting cli development automation

Install: brew install rust-script

About:
rust-script is a command-line tool that allows you to execute Rust code directly from the command line or from files without a Cargo project or explicit compilation step. It compiles and caches dependencies on the fly, providing the performance of Rust with the convenience of a scripting language. This makes it ideal for writing robust system scripts and automation tasks.

Key Features:

Runs Rust code directly from the command line or files
Automatic dependency management and compilation
Supports Cargo features like dependencies and crates

Use Cases:

Writing complex system administration scripts
Rapid prototyping of Rust algorithms
One-off data processing tasks

Alternatives:

cargo-script – rust-script is a modern, maintained alternative that supports newer Cargo features and dependency handling.
Python/Node.js – Offers stronger type safety and performance for computationally intensive tasks.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:26pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5bd6b99a
Oct 26, 2024 10:26am		0	NEW	b2379268