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rust-script for Mac

Run Rust files and expressions as scripts without any setup or compilation step

Quick answer: rust-script is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rust-script. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rust-script is

rust-script is a command-line tool for macOS: run Rust files and expressions as scripts without any setup or compilation step.

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 rust-script

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install rust-script on Mac?

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

Is rust-script open source?

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

Does rust-script 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 rust-script?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7802 in this catalogue.

What version of rust-script is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.36.0.