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cargo-audit for Mac

Audit Cargo.lock files for crates with security vulnerabilities

Quick answer: cargo-audit is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cargo-audit. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence. It has 251 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cargo-audit is

cargo-audit is a security tool for macOS: audit Cargo.lock files for crates with security vulnerabilities.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence.

How to install cargo-audit

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cargo-audit.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cargo-audit on Mac?

Run brew install cargo-audit in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cargo-audit open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence.

Does cargo-audit run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is cargo-audit?

It was installed 251 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2223 in this catalogue.

What version of cargo-audit is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.22.2.