rust-symbol-analyzer▌
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Analyze project structure by examining symbols across your Rust codebase.
Rust Symbol Analyzer
Analyze project structure by examining symbols across your Rust codebase.
Usage
/rust-symbol-analyzer [file.rs] [--type struct|trait|fn|mod]
Examples:
/rust-symbol-analyzer- Analyze entire project/rust-symbol-analyzer src/lib.rs- Analyze single file/rust-symbol-analyzer --type trait- List all traits in project
LSP Operations
1. Document Symbols (Single File)
Get all symbols in a file with their hierarchy.
LSP(
operation: "documentSymbol",
filePath: "src/lib.rs",
line: 1,
character: 1
)
Returns: Nested structure of modules, structs, functions, etc.
2. Workspace Symbols (Entire Project)
Search for symbols across the workspace.
LSP(
operation: "workspaceSymbol",
filePath: "src/lib.rs",
line: 1,
character: 1
)
Note: Query is implicit in the operation context.
Workflow
User: "What's the structure of this project?"
│
▼
[1] Find all Rust files
Glob("**/*.rs")
│
▼
[2] Get symbols from each key file
LSP(documentSymbol) for lib.rs, main.rs
│
▼
[3] Categorize by type
│
▼
[4] Generate structure visualization
Output Format
Project Overview
## Project Structure: my-project
### Modules
├── src/
│ ├── lib.rs (root)
│ ├── config/
│ │ ├── mod.rs
│ │ └── parser.rs
│ ├── handlers/
│ │ ├── mod.rs
│ │ ├── auth.rs
│ │ └── api.rs
│ └── models/
│ ├── mod.rs
│ ├── user.rs
│ └── order.rs
└── tests/
└── integration.rs
By Symbol Type
## Symbols by Type
### Structs (12)
| Name | Location | Fields | Derives |
|------|----------|--------|---------|
| Config | src/config.rs:10 | 5 | Debug, Clone |
| User | src/models/user.rs:8 | 4 | Debug, Serialize |
| Order | src/models/order.rs:15 | 6 | Debug, Serialize |
| ... | | | |
### Traits (4)
| Name | Location | Methods | Implementors |
|------|----------|---------|--------------|
| Handler | src/handlers/mod.rs:5 | 3 | AuthHandler, ApiHandler |
| Repository | src/db/mod.rs:12 | 5 | UserRepo, OrderRepo |
| ... | | | |
### Functions (25)
| Name | Location | Visibility | Async |
|------|----------|------------|-------|
| main | src/main.rs:10 | pub | yes |
| parse_config | src/config.rs:45 | pub | no |
| ... | | | |
### Enums (6)
| Name | Location | Variants |
|------|----------|----------|
| Error | src/error.rs:5 | 8 |
| Status | src/models/order.rs:5 | 4 |
| ... | | |
Single File Analysis
## src/handlers/auth.rs
### Symbols Hierarchy
mod auth
├── struct AuthHandler
│ ├── field: config: Config
│ ├── field: db: Pool
│ └── impl AuthHandler
│ ├── fn new(config, db) -> Self
│ ├── fn authenticate(&self, token) -> Result<User>
│ └── fn refresh_token(&self, user) -> Result<Token>
├── struct Token
│ ├── field: value: String
│ └── field: expires: DateTime
├── enum AuthError
│ ├── InvalidToken
│ ├── Expired
│ └── Unauthorized
└── impl Handler for AuthHandler
├── fn handle(&self, req) -> Response
└── fn name(&self) -> &str
Analysis Features
Complexity Metrics
## Complexity Analysis
| File | Structs | Functions | Lines | Complexity |
|------|---------|-----------|-------|------------|
| src/handlers/auth.rs | 2 | 8 | 150 | Medium |
| src/models/user.rs | 3 | 12 | 200 | High |
| src/config.rs | 1 | 3 | 50 | Low |
**Hotspots:** Files with high complexity that may need refactoring
- src/handlers/api.rs (15 functions, 300 lines)
Dependency Analysis
## Internal Dependencies
auth.rs
├── imports from: config.rs, models/user.rs, db/mod.rs
└── imported by: main.rs, handlers/mod.rs
user.rs
├── imports from: (none - leaf module)
└── imported by: auth.rs, api.rs, tests/
Symbol Types
| Type | Icon | LSP Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Module | 📦 | Module |
| Struct | 🏗️ | Struct |
| Enum | 🔢 | Enum |
| Trait | 📜 | Interface |
| Function | ⚡ | Function |
| Method | 🔧 | Method |
| Constant | 🔒 | Constant |
| Field | 📎 | Field |
Common Queries
| User Says | Analysis |
|---|---|
| "What structs are in this project?" | workspaceSymbol + filter |
| "Show me src/lib.rs structure" | documentSymbol |
| "Find all async functions" | workspaceSymbol + async filter |
| "List public API" | documentSymbol + pub filter |
Related Skills
| When | See |
|---|---|
| Navigate to symbol | rust-code-navigator |
| Call relationships | rust-call-graph |
| Trait implementations | rust-trait-explorer |
| Safe refactoring | rust-refactor-helper |
How to use rust-symbol-analyzer on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add rust-symbol-analyzer
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches rust-symbol-analyzer from GitHub repository actionbook/rust-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate rust-symbol-analyzer. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /rust-symbol-analyzer) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★27 reviews- ★★★★★Min Robinson· Dec 28, 2024
Keeps context tight: rust-symbol-analyzer is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 16, 2024
Useful defaults in rust-symbol-analyzer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 12, 2024
rust-symbol-analyzer fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Charlotte Jackson· Nov 19, 2024
Registry listing for rust-symbol-analyzer matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 7, 2024
rust-symbol-analyzer has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Oct 26, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: rust-symbol-analyzer is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Henry Brown· Oct 10, 2024
rust-symbol-analyzer reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Amelia Abbas· Sep 13, 2024
Keeps context tight: rust-symbol-analyzer is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Charlotte Nasser· Sep 1, 2024
I recommend rust-symbol-analyzer for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Charlotte Tandon· Aug 20, 2024
Useful defaults in rust-symbol-analyzer — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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