Stop fighting with boilerplate. Start writing Rust.
RustAutomator is a productivity-first VS Code extension designed to eliminate the repetitive manual work of managing Rust module structures. Whether you are building a CLI tool, a web server, or a high-performance Web3 program, RustAutomator keeps your project structure in sync with your code.
🚀 Core Features
1. Smart Module Folder Creation
Tired of manually creating a folder, adding a mod.rs, and then registering it in main.rs?
The Workflow: Right-click the src folder > "Create Rust Module Folder".
The Automation: * Creates the directory and an empty mod.rs file.
Automatically injects mod <folder_name>; into your main.rs or lib.rs.
Smart Placement: It intelligently scans for existing imports and module declarations, placing the new line exactly where it belongs—keeping your code clean and organized.
2. Live Sub-file Registration (Auto-Watcher)
Adding a new logic file shouldn't require a trip back to the parent module file.
The Workflow: Just create a new .rs file (e.g., auth.rs) inside any folder containing a mod.rs.
The Automation: RustAutomator detects the new file and instantly appends pub mod <file_name>; to the parent mod.rs.
Safe Sync: It intelligently ignores main.rs, lib.rs, and mod.rs to ensure your module tree remains valid and circular-dependency free.
🛠 How to Use
Creating a New Module
In the VS Code Explorer, right-click on the src folder.
Select "Create Rust Module Folder".
Enter your desired folder name.
Result: Your folder is ready, and your entry point (main.rs/lib.rs) is already updated.
Adding Logic Files
Create a new .rs file inside any of your module folders.
Result: Watch the parent mod.rs update automatically in the background.
⚙️ Requirements & Compatibility
Project Type: Requires a valid Rust project (presence of Cargo.toml).
