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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#84
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +91 | +388 | +1.2K |
| Per day | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Forks gained | +15 | +61 | +153 |
cargo gained 388 stars in the last 30 days, about 13 a day, and now has 15.5K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 1.2K stars a year. It ranks #84 among Rust repositories and #675 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2381
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
cargo has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2381. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
cargo is an open-source project written in Rust: The Rust package manager.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cargo, package-manager, rust. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ cargo install cargo⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
cargo coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed cargo into Rust backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install cargo using your package manager: `cargo install cargo`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cargo.
Import cargo into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `cargo --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
rust-lang/cargo is currently ranked #675 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cargo do? +
The Rust package manager
What language is cargo written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: cargo, package-manager, rust.
Is cargo actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 1,681 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does cargo have? +
cargo has 15,538 stars and 3,063 forks on GitHub.
How does cargo rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 15,538 stars, rust-lang/cargo is ranked #675 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #84 among Rust projects.
What license is cargo distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
