Captain is an application designed to enhance your development experience with Rust projects. It streamlines pre-commit and pre-push tasks, helping you maintain cleaner, more efficient code. With Captain, you can focus on building great software without worrying about missed steps in your workflow.
To start using Captain, follow the steps outlined below. We strive to make the installation process as simple as possible so that you can get up and running quickly.
To download Captain, visit the Releases page:
Here, youโll find the latest version of Captain. Click on the version number, and select the suitable file for your operating system.
Visit the Releases page: Go to this page.
Choose the right file: Look for the version that matches your system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Download the file: Click on the file name to download it. This usually downloads the file to your โDownloadsโ folder.
Locate the file: Open your โDownloadsโ folder and find the downloaded file.
Run the installer: Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Verify installation: Once installation is complete, open your terminal or command prompt and type captain --version to check if it was installed correctly.
Pre-commit Hooks: Captain allows you to set up automated checks before code is committed. This ensures high-quality code is always pushed to your repository.
Pre-push Checks: Define criteria that must be met before pushing code. This reduces errors in production.
Rust-Centric Design: Built with Rust developers in mind, Captain integrates seamlessly into your Rust workflow.
Easy Configuration: Get started with simple configuration settings tailored to your project needs.
Regular Updates: The Captain team frequently releases updates to improve functionality.
Captain works on various operating systems.
Ensure that your system meets these requirements before installation.
Once you have installed Captain, you can begin using it as follows:
Open your terminal: This is where you will interact with Captain.
Initialize Captain in your project: Navigate to your project directory by using the cd command. Then, run captain init to set up the basic configurations.
Customize your hooks: Edit the configuration file created by Captain to specify the checks you want before commits and pushes.
Testing your setup: Try making a commit or push to see how Captain performs its checks.
Adjust as needed: Fine-tune your configurations to match your workflow.
If you encounter issues while using Captain, consider the following:
Permission Issues: Ensure you run the terminal with appropriate permissions if you are using Linux or macOS.
Check Installation: If the command doesnโt work, verify that Captain was installed correctly. Repeat the installation steps if necessary.
Visit the Issues Tab: For other issues, check the projectโs GitHub Issues page. Other users might have faced similar problems and solutions may already be available.
If you need further assistance, please reach out through the projectโs Issues page. The community and maintainers are here to help you.
Your input can help improve Captain. If you have suggestions or ideas, please create a pull request or submit an issue. We appreciate your contributions and collaboration.
Captain is open-source software, licensed under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute the software freely while noting the license terms.