Automate CLI documentation embedded in rustdoc

· Users Rust Lang · July 12, 2026, 10:54 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses a method to automate CLI documentation within rustdoc by using the `include_str!()` macro for better integration of command line help messages into documentation. The author suggests using either a build script or an external tool to dynamically include usage information from a separate file, enhancing the clarity and maintainability of Rust projects' documentation.
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