easier way to add crates in cargo

[mrwanashraf]

Describe the problem you are trying to solve

I'm new to rust and i came from javascript/nodejs background,
for me i use npm to install packages using npm install package_name.

as I was exploring rust i learnt about cargo and crates.io.
and i found that the way to install crates in cargo is through going to crates.io searching for the package then adding it manually to cargo.toml.
that takes lots of time when you wanna add crate(s) and therefore it impacts the developer's productivity.

Describe the solution you'd like

is it possible for this feature to be implemented in cargo as well?

to run a command like
cargo add crate_name
or
cargo install crate_name

then cargo fetches the crate_name version adds it to the cargo.toml file and finally adds the crate to the project?

[dwijnand]

Welcome to Rust! You're looking for the https://github.com/killercup/cargo-edit/ extension of Cargo, which we'll on the way to merging into cargo proper.

[mrwanashraf]

@dwijnand thanks! ^^, it's interesting to see what I'm requesting is being in the process of merging. can't wait to use it in cargo when its officially merged.

[dwijnand]

You can track that effort in #5586, if you'd like.

[mrwanashraf]

i will , thanks! 👍