Distribute Rust CLI tools by publishing to crates.io for cargo install or creating packages for system managers like Homebrew.
Distribute Rust CLI tools by publishing them to crates.io for cargo install or packaging them for system managers like Homebrew. First, publish your crate to the registry so users can install it globally with a single command.
cargo publish
cargo install your-crate-name
For broader system integration, create a formula file for Homebrew that downloads your binary or source and installs it to the system path.
Distributing a Rust CLI tool means making it easy for others to download and run on their computers. You can publish your code to a central library so users install it with one command, or package it for their operating system's app store. Think of it like putting your tool on a shelf where everyone can grab it instantly.