cargo-spellcheck

Introducing Cargo-Spellcheck

Cargo-spellcheck is a specialized tool tailored for Rust developers aiming to maintain impeccable documentation with minimal effort. It provides a seamless way to ensure that developers' documentation is free from spelling and grammatical errors, leveraging powerful tools like hunspell and nlprule.

Key Features

1. Automated Documentation Checks: By running a simple command, cargo spellcheck --fix, developers can automatically scan and correct documentation mistakes across the entire source tree. This not only helps in avoiding common typos but also aids in refining the quality of the documentation, making it a valuable asset during code reviews and continuous integration (CI) checks.

2. Integration with Git and CI/CD: Cargo-spellcheck can be integrated into git commit hooks or CI/CD systems, ensuring that code pushed to repositories always adheres to quality documentation standards. This automation minimizes manual intervention, allowing developers to focus more on coding rather than proofreading.

3. Interactive Spellcheck Suggestions: With the cargo spellcheck fix command, the tool provides an interactive way to address spelling mistakes. Developers can choose from a list of suggested corrections or even provide custom replacements, offering flexibility in maintaining their project's documentation style.

Installation Guide

Installing cargo-spellcheck is straightforward with Rust's package manager:

cargo install --locked cargo-spellcheck

• For macOS users, ensure that libclang.dylib is discoverable by the linker by setting:

  export DYLD_FALLBACK_LIBRARY_PATH="$(xcode-select --print-path)/Toolchains/XcodeDefault.xctoolchain/usr/lib/"
  

• For Linux users, install the necessary support via:

  apt-get install libclang-dev
  

  Then set the LIBCLANG_PATH:

  export LIBCLANG_PATH=/usr/lib/llvm-14/lib/
  

Shell Completions

Cargo-spellcheck also supports shell completions, which helps in reducing the effort required to type repetitive commands. Use:

cargo spellcheck completions

This command auto-detects the shell type or it can be specified manually:

cargo spellcheck completions --shell zsh

Adding this to your shell's configuration file allows auto-completion of cargo-spellcheck commands, streamlining the workflow.

Contribution

Contributions to the cargo-spellcheck project are highly encouraged. New contributors can simply start by expressing interest in an issue. Feedback provided through discussions and initial pull requests is invaluable in refining contributions, with an emphasis on collaborative improvement rather than perfection from the outset.

Further Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available to guide users through different functionalities, configuration setups, and remedies for common issues. Key resources include:

• Features and Roadmap
• Common issue solutions
• Configuration guidelines
• Available checkers
• Automation setups

Cargo-spellcheck stands out as an indispensable tool for developers striving to maintain pristine documentation effortlessly, fostering an environment where clarity and quality go hand in hand.