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rust-clap

Rust Clap CLI argument parsing best practices. This skill should be used when writing, reviewing, or refactoring Rust CLI applications using clap. Triggers on tasks involving argument parsing, CLI design, subcommands, and command-line interfaces in Rust.

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Rust Clap Best Practices

Comprehensive best practices guide for building CLI applications in Rust using clap. Contains 42 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide CLI design, argument parsing, and testing.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

  • Designing new Rust CLI applications
  • Adding arguments or subcommands to existing CLIs
  • Validating and parsing command-line input
  • Writing integration tests for CLI tools
  • Improving help text and user experience

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority Category Impact Prefix
1 Type-Driven Design CRITICAL type-
2 Derive API Patterns CRITICAL derive-
3 Argument Configuration HIGH arg-
4 Validation & Parsing HIGH valid-
5 Subcommand Architecture MEDIUM-HIGH subcmd-
6 Help & Documentation MEDIUM help-
7 Error Handling MEDIUM error-
8 Testing Patterns LOW-MEDIUM test-

Quick Reference

1. Type-Driven Design (CRITICAL)

2. Derive API Patterns (CRITICAL)

3. Argument Configuration (HIGH)

4. Validation & Parsing (HIGH)

5. Subcommand Architecture (MEDIUM-HIGH)

6. Help & Documentation (MEDIUM)

7. Error Handling (MEDIUM)

8. Testing Patterns (LOW-MEDIUM)

How to Use

Read individual reference files for detailed explanations and code examples:

Reference Files

File Description
references/_sections.md Category definitions and ordering
assets/templates/_template.md Template for new rules
metadata.json Version and reference information

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