Awesome-rust
by rust-unofficial
Comprehensive Rust Resource Directory for All Skill Levels
Community-driven collection of high-quality Rust libraries, tools, and learning materials organized by category for efficient discovery.
- 55,229+ GitHub stars
- Built with Rust
- Organized into 100+ categories covering all domains from web to embedded systems
- Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal license
About This Project
This extensively curated directory serves as the go-to resource hub for Rust developers seeking battle-tested libraries, frameworks, and development tools. With contributions from thousands of community members, it provides a quality-filtered view of the Rust ecosystem, saving developers countless hours of research and evaluation.
The collection spans the entire Rust development spectrum, from web frameworks and database drivers to cryptography libraries and embedded systems tools. Each entry is carefully vetted and categorized, making it simple to find the right crate for your specific needs whether you're building microservices, CLI applications, or system-level software.
Beyond just libraries, the repository includes learning resources, podcasts, blogs, and development tools that help developers stay current with Rust best practices. The active maintenance and community engagement ensure that outdated or abandoned projects are removed while emerging solutions gain visibility.
With over 55,000 stars, this has become the definitive reference point for anyone working with Rust, offering a trusted alternative to searching through thousands of unvetted crates on crates.io.
Key Features
- Organized into 100+ categories covering all domains from web to embedded systems
- Community-curated with active maintenance to ensure quality and relevance
- Includes development tools, IDEs, and debugging utilities alongside libraries
- Features learning resources from beginner tutorials to advanced architecture patterns
- Regularly updated to reflect the latest ecosystem developments and emerging projects
How You Can Use It
Finding production-ready libraries for web development, async runtime, or database integration
Discovering specialized tools for embedded systems, WebAssembly, or game development
Locating learning resources and tutorials appropriate for your current skill level
Identifying maintained alternatives when existing dependencies become deprecated
Who Is This For?
Rust developers of all levels, from beginners exploring the ecosystem to experienced engineers evaluating libraries for production systems