managing-cargo-dependencies

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the fragmentation of Cargo.toml dependency configuration across a HASH workspace, enabling consistent, scalable dependency management across many crates.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Centralized workspace management: Consolidate dependencies in the root workspace and apply uniform version pinning and default-features settings across all packages.
• 4-section pattern enforcement: Guide and enforce the four-section layout (public workspace, public third-party, private workspace, private third-party) for every package Cargo.toml.
• Cross-crate consistency use case: Keep frontend, backend, and library crates synchronized in dependency visibility and versioning to simplify CI/CD and releases.

Quick Start

Create or verify a root Cargo.toml with a [workspace.dependencies] block, then implement the four-section structure in each package Cargo.toml, ensuring workspace = true and public = true where applicable. Use alignment and comments to maintain readability, and regularly audit for drift.