How to use Cargo aliases

You define Cargo aliases in the [alias] section of your .cargo/config.toml file to create shortcuts for long commands. Add the alias name and the full command sequence you want to replace, then run cargo <alias> in your terminal.

# .cargo/config.toml
[alias]
build-release = "build --release"
check-all = "check --all-targets"

Run cargo build-release to compile in release mode or cargo check-all to check all targets.

Cargo aliases let you create custom shortcuts for long or complex commands you run often. Instead of typing a long string of flags every time, you type a short, memorable name. It works like creating a nickname for a friend so you don't have to say their full name every time you call them.