rust-ci-deploy

Configure Rust CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, cross-compilation, and automated releases.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/luckyegg168/rust-skill --skill rust-ci-deploy-luckyegg168
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Skill: rust-ci-deploy
Source: https://github.com/luckyegg168/rust-skill/tree/main/rust-skills/rust-ci-deploy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luckyegg168/rust-skill --skill rust-ci-deploy-luckyegg168

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Setting up continuous integration and deployment for Rust projects involves many moving parts: build matrices, caching, security audits, cross-compilation, and release automation. This Skill provides ready-to-use templates and guidance so you can establish a complete Rust CI/CD workflow without assembling each piece from scratch. ## Core Features & Use Cases - CI Pipeline Templates: Complete GitHub Actions and GitLab CI configurations covering fmt, clippy, multi-platform test matrices, code coverage with cargo-llvm-cov, and security audits with cargo-audit and cargo-deny. - Cross-Compilation & Docker: Target triple reference for Linux, macOS, Windows, ARM, and musl static builds, plus cross-rs usage and Docker multi-stage builds producing minimal runtime images. - Release Automation: cargo-dist configuration for cross-platform binary distribution to GitHub Releases and Homebrew, and cargo-release for version bumping, changelog updates, tagging, and publishing. - Use Case: You are preparing to publish a Rust CLI tool. Use this Skill to generate a CI workflow that tests on Linux/macOS/Windows, audits dependencies, and automatically builds and publishes binaries for four platforms when you push a version tag. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to generate a GitHub Actions CI workflow for your Rust project with testing, clippy, caching, and a cargo-dist release pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-ci-deploy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up GitHub Actions CI for a Rust project?▼

Create a workflow using dtolnay/rust-toolchain to install stable Rust with rustfmt and clippy, add Swatinem/rust-cache for caching, then run cargo fmt --check, cargo clippy, cargo build, and cargo test in sequence for fast failure feedback.

What is the difference between cargo-dist and cargo-release?▼

cargo-dist automates cross-platform binary building and publishing to GitHub Releases with shell, PowerShell, and Homebrew installers. cargo-release handles version bumping, changelog updates, git tagging, and crates.io publishing. They are commonly used together.

How do I cross-compile Rust for ARM64 Linux in CI?▼

Use cross-rs, which runs builds inside preconfigured Docker images containing the target toolchain. Install it with cargo install cross, then run cross build --release --target aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu in your CI job.

Does Swatinem/rust-cache work with Rust workspace projects?▼

Yes, rust-cache supports workspaces through the workspaces parameter and caches ~/.cargo/registry, ~/.cargo/git, and target directories. Use the key parameter with matrix.os to isolate caches per platform and job.

Why does my Rust CI fail with MSRV errors?▼

MSRV failures occur when code or dependencies use features newer than your minimum supported Rust version. Set rust-version in Cargo.toml and add the MSRV toolchain to your CI test matrix to catch incompatibilities early.

How do I make a small Docker image for a Rust binary?▼

Use a multi-stage Dockerfile: build with the rust:slim image, then copy the binary into debian:bookworm-slim. For the smallest image, compile with the x86_64-unknown-linux-musl target and use FROM scratch as the runtime stage.