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rustdoc

Ch 116.8of 38 Documentation Generators
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Source inputsRust crate roots, Markdown files
  4. 4API reference generationYes
  5. 5CI/CD integrationYes
  6. 6Output formatsHTML, CSS, JavaScript
  7. 7Programming languagesRust
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Overview

rustdoc is ranked #11 of 38 in documentation generators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on documentation generators

Free plan
Yesdoc.rust-lang.org
Source inputs
Rust crate roots, Markdown filesdoc.rust-lang.org
API reference generation
Yesdoc.rust-lang.org
CI/CD integration
Yesdoc.rust-lang.org
Output formats
HTML, CSS, JavaScriptdoc.rust-lang.org
Programming languages
Rustdoc.rust-lang.org

Facts

Purpose
rustdoc generates documentation for Rust projects from a crate root or Markdown file, producing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Included tool
The standard Rust distribution ships with rustdoc.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Cargo integration
Cargo integrates with rustdoc through `cargo doc` to generate documentation for a project.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Default visibility
By default, rustdoc generates documentation for public functions.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Markdown input
rustdoc can generate HTML from standalone Markdown files.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Markdown limitation
Cargo does not currently understand standalone Markdown files.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Integration output
Cargo places generated documentation under the project's `target` directory and can include documentation for dependencies.doc.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Online documentation
The Rust tools page says Cargo's doc builder is available locally through `cargo doc` and online for public crates through docs.rs.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
Rust's installation page recommends rustup and provides installation instructions for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like systems.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security reporting
The Rust Project asks that security bugs in the Rust distribution be reported to [email protected] and says reports are acknowledged within 24 hours, with a more detailed response within 48 hours.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security support scope
The Rust Security Response Working Group handles vulnerability reports for software maintained and published by the Rust Project; third-party crates are outside its stated scope.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Supported updates
The Rust Project says it provides support and security updates for the most recent stable release and the latest beta and nightly releases.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Project governance
The Rust Project says it is composed of many teams and contributors, and that major decisions start with a Request for Comments process open to everyone.rust-lang.org · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The standard Rust distribution includes rustdoc.doc.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Visibility default
By default, rustdoc documents publicly reachable items; `--document-private-items` includes non-public items except those marked `#[doc(hidden)]`.doc.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Documentation tests
rustdoc can execute code examples in documentation as tests to check that they compile and run.doc.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Test controls
Documentation code blocks support attributes including `ignore`, `should_panic`, `no_run`, and `compile_fail`.doc.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Output customization
Command-line options can select an output directory, add themes, and include extra CSS or HTML in generated documentation.doc.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Cross compilation
The `--target` option generates documentation for a target triple different from the host triple, subject to the usual cross-compilation caveats.doc.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Install platforms
The Rust installation page provides installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux or other Unix-like systems.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Windows requirement
On Windows, Rust additionally requires the MSVC build tools for Visual Studio 2013 or later.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The Rust site directs users to the documentation, Rust Forge contributor documentation, and the Users Forum for help.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026
Maker identity
The Rust website says it is maintained by the Rust Team.rust-lang.org · 5 Oct 2026

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