Learn RUST-PLAYGROUND with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Installation Setup
No installation required; fully browser-based
Supports any modern desktop or mobile browser
Optional offline Rust setup recommended for large projects
Requires internet connection to load compiler and crates
Accessible at https://play.rust-lang.org
Environment Setup
Open https://play.rust-lang.org in a modern browser
Write Rust code in the editor
Select toolchain (stable, beta, nightly)
Add crates if needed
Run and share code snippet
Config Files
Snippet content saved via URL encoding
Optional dependencies specified in editor UI
No persistent project storage
Temporary compilation environment per run
Toolchain metadata stored on server
Cli Commands
Not required; fully web-based
Optional: export code for local cargo compilation
No terminal access in standard playground
Use `cargo run` locally for production testing
Crate dependencies resolved automatically in web UI
Internationalization
UI primarily in English
Supports Unicode in Rust code
Crate names and code can include non-ASCII text
Browser-based access worldwide
Documentation available in multiple languages
Accessibility
Works in desktop and mobile browsers
Keyboard shortcuts for basic navigation
Simple, lightweight UI
Supports copy-paste of code and URL sharing
No account required for basic use
Ui Styling
Simple, responsive web editor
Syntax highlighting for Rust
Run button for compilation
Console output area below editor
Share and copy snippet links
State Management
Snippet stored temporarily in browser or URL
Toolchain version tracked per snippet
Crates and dependencies linked to snippet
Undo/redo available in editor
No persistent project state in cloud
Data Management
Snippets saved in URL encoding
Optional external storage via copy-paste
Crates fetched from crates.io as needed
Compiler output not stored persistently
Code can be exported for local project use