Question 1

What is a Cargo.lock file?

Accepted Answer

A `Cargo.lock` file is automatically generated by Cargo, Rust's build system and package manager. It records the exact versions of all direct and indirect dependencies that were resolved for a project. This ensures that builds are reproducible across different environments. The file is written in the TOML format.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a `Cargo.lock` file from your device. Its content will be displayed with syntax highlighting. Our TOML Viewer (link to /viewer/toml) is also suitable for this format.

Question 3

Does this tool build Rust projects or manage dependencies?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the content of the `Cargo.lock` file. It does not interact with Cargo or manage your project's dependencies.

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