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cargo-nextest for Mac

Next-generation test runner for Rust

Quick answer: cargo-nextest is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cargo-nextest. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,146 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cargo-nextest is

cargo-nextest is a command-line tool for macOS: next-generation test runner for Rust.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install cargo-nextest

  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-nextest.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cargo-nextest on Mac?

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

Is cargo-nextest open source?

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

Does cargo-nextest 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-nextest?

It was installed 1,146 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #958 in this catalogue.

What version of cargo-nextest is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.149.