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cargo-generate for Mac

Use pre-existing git repositories as templates

Quick answer: cargo-generate is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cargo-generate. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence. It has 43 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cargo-generate is

cargo-generate is a developer tool for macOS: use pre-existing git repositories as templates.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/cargo-generate/cargo-generate.

How to install cargo-generate

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cargo-generate.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cargo-generate on Mac?

Run brew install cargo-generate in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cargo-generate open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence.

Does cargo-generate run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is cargo-generate?

It was installed 43 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4862 in this catalogue.

What version of cargo-generate is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.25.1.