| name | lint-rust |
| description | Run comprehensive linting and static analysis on Rust code including clippy, format check, security audit, supply chain, and unused dependencies. Use before committing, during CI, or when reviewing code quality. Triggers: "lint rust", "clippy", "static analysis", "code quality".
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| category | rust |
| license | MIT |
| metadata | {"author":"d-oit","version":"1.0","tags":"rust lint clippy audit deny machete"} |
Skill: lint-rust
When to Use
- User asks for this skill's functionality
Purpose
Run comprehensive linting and static analysis on Rust code.
Trigger Conditions
- Before committing code
- During CI/CD pipeline
- When reviewing code quality
- After adding new dependencies
Prerequisites
cargo clippy (bundled with Rust)cargo audit (cargo install cargo-audit)cargo deny (cargo install cargo-deny)cargo machete (cargo install cargo-machete)
Steps
1. Clippy strict mode
cargo clippy --all-targets --all-features -- -D warnings
2. Format check
cargo fmt --all -- --check
3. Security audit
cargo audit
4. Supply chain check
cargo deny check
5. Unused dependencies
cargo machete
Success Criteria
- All clippy lints pass with
-D warnings
- Format is consistent
- No known security vulnerabilities
- All licenses are allowed
- No unused dependencies
Related Skills
build-rust - Building the projecttest-rust - Running testsrelease-rust - Release preparation
Rationalizations
| Rationalization | Reality |
|---|
| "Clippy passes, so the code is clean." | Clippy alone doesn't check licenses, security, or unused deps. Run the full suite. |
| "cargo audit shows no advisories, we're safe." | Audit only checks known advisories. Also run cargo-deny for license compliance. |
| "I'll skip machete — unused deps aren't a big deal." | Unused deps increase compile time and attack surface. Remove them. |
Red Flags
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