rust-deps-visualizer
Visualize Rust project dependencies as ASCII art. Triggers on: /deps-viz, dependency graph, show dependencies, visualize deps, 依赖图, 依赖可视化, 显示依赖
Best use case
rust-deps-visualizer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Visualize Rust project dependencies as ASCII art. Triggers on: /deps-viz, dependency graph, show dependencies, visualize deps, 依赖图, 依赖可视化, 显示依赖
Teams using rust-deps-visualizer should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/rust-deps-visualizer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How rust-deps-visualizer Compares
| Feature / Agent | rust-deps-visualizer | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Visualize Rust project dependencies as ASCII art. Triggers on: /deps-viz, dependency graph, show dependencies, visualize deps, 依赖图, 依赖可视化, 显示依赖
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Rust Dependencies Visualizer
Generate ASCII art visualizations of your Rust project's dependency tree.
## Usage
```
/rust-deps-visualizer [--depth N] [--features]
```
**Options:**
- `--depth N`: Limit tree depth (default: 3)
- `--features`: Show feature flags
## Output Format
### Simple Tree (Default)
```
my-project v0.1.0
├── tokio v1.49.0
│ ├── pin-project-lite v0.2.x
│ └── bytes v1.x
├── serde v1.0.x
│ └── serde_derive v1.0.x
└── anyhow v1.x
```
### Feature-Aware Tree
```
my-project v0.1.0
├── tokio v1.49.0 [rt, rt-multi-thread, macros, fs, io-util]
│ ├── pin-project-lite v0.2.x
│ └── bytes v1.x
├── serde v1.0.x [derive]
│ └── serde_derive v1.0.x (proc-macro)
└── anyhow v1.x [std]
```
## Implementation
**Step 1:** Parse Cargo.toml for direct dependencies
```bash
cargo metadata --format-version=1 --no-deps 2>/dev/null
```
**Step 2:** Get full dependency tree
```bash
cargo tree --depth=${DEPTH:-3} ${FEATURES:+--features} 2>/dev/null
```
**Step 3:** Format as ASCII art tree
Use these box-drawing characters:
- `├──` for middle items
- `└──` for last items
- `│ ` for continuation lines
## Visual Enhancements
### Dependency Categories
```
my-project v0.1.0
│
├─[Runtime]─────────────────────
│ ├── tokio v1.49.0
│ └── async-trait v0.1.x
│
├─[Serialization]───────────────
│ ├── serde v1.0.x
│ └── serde_json v1.x
│
└─[Development]─────────────────
├── criterion v0.5.x
└── proptest v1.x
```
### Size Visualization (Optional)
```
my-project v0.1.0
├── tokio v1.49.0 ████████████ 2.1 MB
├── serde v1.0.x ███████ 1.2 MB
├── regex v1.x █████ 890 KB
└── anyhow v1.x ██ 120 KB
─────────────────
Total: 4.3 MB
```
## Workflow
1. Check for Cargo.toml in current directory
2. Run `cargo tree` with specified options
3. Parse output and generate ASCII visualization
4. Optionally categorize by purpose (runtime, dev, build)
## Related Skills
| When | See |
|------|-----|
| Crate selection advice | m11-ecosystem |
| Workspace management | m11-ecosystem |
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