# Cargo Outdated

> Use this skill when the user wants to check for outdated Rust dependencies, see available dependency updates, or audit crate versions.

- Skill: `javimosch/cargo-outdated` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/cargo-outdated`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/cargo-outdated/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/cargo-outdated

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# cargo-outdated Plugin

Display when Rust dependencies have newer versions available.

## Commands

### Outdated
- `cargo-outdated outdated list` — List outdated Rust dependencies
- `cargo-outdated outdated json` — List outdated dependencies as JSON

## Usage Examples
- "Check for outdated Rust dependencies"
- "Show me which crates need updating"
- "List outdated packages in JSON"

## Installation

```bash
cargo install cargo-outdated
```

## Examples

```bash
# Basic outdated check
cargo outdated

# JSON output
cargo outdated --format json

# Only root dependencies
cargo outdated --root-deps-only

# Check workspace
cargo outdated --workspace
```